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Anatomy of the Heart and Nursing Care for Children with Cardiovascular Problems

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Which chamber of the heart is the largest and strongest?

Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle (correct)
Right atrium

Where is the heart located in the body?

Behind the stomach
Between the lungs in the middle of the chest (correct)
Below the diaphragm
Slightly to the right of the sternum

What surrounds the heart like a sac?

Double-layered membrane (correct)
A network of blood vessels
A layer of fat
A layer of muscle

What separates the left and right atria and ventricles?

The septum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What allows the heart to move as it beats?

Coating of fluid between muscles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

Regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does oxygenation take place in the fetus?

At the placenta (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Regulates blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta (A) Signup and view all the answers

What initiates heart contraction through electrical impulses?

Sinoatrial (SA) node (D) Signup and view all the answers

What differs in fetal circulation compared to neonatal circulation?

The process of gas exchange (D) Signup and view all the answers

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