Cardiovascular Risk Factors Quiz

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What is the result of the inability of the right ventricle to contract effectively?

  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Bipedal Edema (correct)
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Cerebral Hypoxia

Which of the following is a complication of myocardial infarction?

  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pericarditis
  • Congestive Heart Failure (correct)
  • Hypertension

What is the effect of estrogen on cholesterol levels?

  • Increases LDL receptor activity (correct)
  • Has no effect on cholesterol levels
  • Increases triglyceride levels
  • Decreases LDL receptor activity

What is the term for the death of myocardium?

<p>Myocardial Infarction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of nicotine stimulation on clotting factor 1?

<p>Stimulates fibrinogen activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the pericardium?

<p>Pericarditis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the shunt in a patient with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?

<p>Left to right (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Coarctation of Aorta?

<p>↑ BP in the UE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue in a patient with Stenosis of the heart valve?

<p>Inability of the valve to open fully (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOS)?

<p>Shunt from right to left (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that relieves the symptoms of Pericardial Friction Rub?

<p>Kneeling on all 4's (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary connection of the Ductus Arteriosus in the fetal circulation?

<p>Between the pulmonary artery and the aorta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criterion for terminating exercise?

<p>Unstable Angina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a Diastolic BP of 200⁄100 mmHg?

<p>Heart Failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 2nd Degree Heart Block?

<p>Progressive lengthening of PR Interval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of possible Myocardial Infarction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best initial exercise for a patient with Post MI, CHF, and Claudication?

<p>Low intensity for 10-15 minutes daily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 1.5mm downsloping ST segment during exercise?

<p>Ischemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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