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,EKG Plain and Simple, 4e (Ellis)
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Chapter 1 Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
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1.1 MultipleChoice Questions jp jp
1) Thenormal heart is the size of a
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A) foot.
B) cherry.
C) man'sfist. jp
D) watermelon. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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2) Thetop of the heart where the great vessels emerge is the
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A) apex.
B) base.
C) chordae tendonae. jp
D) tricuspid valve. g j
Answer: B
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LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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3) Thefibrous tissue that divides the heart into right andleftsides is the
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A) chordae tendonae. jp
B) papillary muscle. jp
C) septum.
D) pulmonicvalve. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.3: Name all the structures of the heart.
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4) Theapex of the heart is located at the
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A) top of the heart, where the great vessels emerge.
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B) right side of the heart.
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C) bottom of the heart, at the leftmost tip.
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D) backwall of theheart. jp jp jp
Answer: C
LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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5) Pericardial fluid jp
A) decreases friction of the pericardial layers as they rub against each other.
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B) preventsbackflow of blood from one chamber to the other.
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C) circulates through the heart's chambers. jp jp jp jp
D) lubricates theelectrical system of the heart. jp jp jp n% jp jp jp
Answer: A j p
LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart.
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,6) Theinnermost layer of the heart is the
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A) epicardium.
B) pericardium.
C) endocardium.
D) myocardium. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
7) Thelayer of the heartthat is damaged during a heartattack is the
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A) epicardium.
B) pericardium.
C) endocardium.
D) myocardium. j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
8) Whichof these statements about the pericardium is NOT true?
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A) It anchors the heart to the diaphragmand great vessels.
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B) It is a two-layer sac enclosingthe heart.
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C) It serves as protection for the heart.
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D) It is thewall of the heart that is damaged in aheart attack. A
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nswer: D j p
LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
9) Which of the following statements aboutthe right atriumis TRUE?
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A) It is areceiving chamber for oxygenated blood returning from the lungs.
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B) It is the major pumping chamber of the heart.
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C) It is about 100% saturated with oxygen.
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D) It is thereceiving chamber fordeoxygenated blood coming from thevenacava. A ns
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wer: D j p
LO: 1.3: Name all the structures of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
10) Which heart chamber delivers oxygenatedblood to the entire body?
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A) Right atrium jp
B) Rightventricle jp
C) Left atrium n%
D) Leftventricle j
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LO: 1.5: State the oxygen saturation of the heart's chambers.
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11) Theheart's valves open and close in response to changes in
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A) oxygenation.
B) sodium and potassium concentration. g g jp
C) pressure.
D) theheart'spacemaker. g
Answer: C
LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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, 12) Heartvalves serve what purpose?
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A) They prevent bloodfrom flowing forward.
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B) They preventoxygenated blood from flowing through the coronary arteries.
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C) They prevent backflow of blood.
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D) Theycontroltheheart's electricalsignals.
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Answer: C j p
LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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13) Thevalve thatseparates the right atrium and rightventricle is the
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A) mitral valve. jp
B) pulmonicvalve.
C) aortic valve. jp
D) tricuspid valve. g j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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14) Theheart valve found at the opening of the pulmonary artery is the
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A) aortic valve. jp
B) tricuspid valve. jp
C) mitral valve. jp
D) pulmonicvalve. j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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15) Which of the following are both AV valves?
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A) Tricuspid and mitral valves g jp jp
B) Aortic and mitral valves jp jp jp
C) Mitral and pulmonic valvesjp g jp
D) Aorticandpulmonicvalves j
Answer: A
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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16) Thefirst heart sound (S1) is associated withclosure of which heart valves?
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A) Mitral and aortic jp jp
B) Tricuspid and pulmonic jp jp
C) Tricuspid and mitral jp n%
D) Aorticandpulmonic gl
Answer: C
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LO: 1.7: Describethe relationship of the valves to heart sounds.
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17) The second heart sound (S2)is associated with closure of which heart valves?
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A) Mitral and aortic jp jp
B) Tricuspid and pulmonic jp jp
C) Tricuspid and mitral jp n%
D) Aorticandpulmonic gl
Answer: D
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LO: 1.7: Describethe relationship of the valves to heart sounds.
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Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc
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VERIFIEDBRAINBOOSTER
,EKG Plain and Simple, 4e (Ellis)
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Chapter 1 Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
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1.1 MultipleChoice Questions jp jp
1) Thenormal heart is the size of a
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A) foot.
B) cherry.
C) man'sfist. jp
D) watermelon. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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2) Thetop of the heart where the great vessels emerge is the
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A) apex.
B) base.
C) chordae tendonae. jp
D) tricuspid valve. g j
Answer: B
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LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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3) Thefibrous tissue that divides the heart into right andleftsides is the
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A) chordae tendonae. jp
B) papillary muscle. jp
C) septum.
D) pulmonicvalve. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.3: Name all the structures of the heart.
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4) Theapex of the heart is located at the
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A) top of the heart, where the great vessels emerge.
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B) right side of the heart.
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C) bottom of the heart, at the leftmost tip.
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D) backwall of theheart. jp jp jp
Answer: C
LO: 1.1: State the location of the heart and its normal size.
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5) Pericardial fluid jp
A) decreases friction of the pericardial layers as they rub against each other.
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B) preventsbackflow of blood from one chamber to the other.
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C) circulates through the heart's chambers. jp jp jp jp
D) lubricates theelectrical system of the heart. jp jp jp n% jp jp jp
Answer: A j p
LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart.
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,6) Theinnermost layer of the heart is the
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A) epicardium.
B) pericardium.
C) endocardium.
D) myocardium. j
Answer: C
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LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
7) Thelayer of the heartthat is damaged during a heartattack is the
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A) epicardium.
B) pericardium.
C) endocardium.
D) myocardium. j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
8) Whichof these statements about the pericardium is NOT true?
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A) It anchors the heart to the diaphragmand great vessels.
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B) It is a two-layer sac enclosingthe heart.
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C) It serves as protection for the heart.
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D) It is thewall of the heart that is damaged in aheart attack. A
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nswer: D j p
LO: 1.2: Name the walls and layers of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
9) Which of the following statements aboutthe right atriumis TRUE?
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A) It is areceiving chamber for oxygenated blood returning from the lungs.
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B) It is the major pumping chamber of the heart.
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C) It is about 100% saturated with oxygen.
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D) It is thereceiving chamber fordeoxygenated blood coming from thevenacava. A ns
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wer: D j p
LO: 1.3: Name all the structures of the heart. jp jp jp jp jp jp jp
10) Which heart chamber delivers oxygenatedblood to the entire body?
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A) Right atrium jp
B) Rightventricle jp
C) Left atrium n%
D) Leftventricle j
pAnswer: D j p
LO: 1.5: State the oxygen saturation of the heart's chambers.
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11) Theheart's valves open and close in response to changes in
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A) oxygenation.
B) sodium and potassium concentration. g g jp
C) pressure.
D) theheart'spacemaker. g
Answer: C
LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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, 12) Heartvalves serve what purpose?
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A) They prevent bloodfrom flowing forward.
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B) They preventoxygenated blood from flowing through the coronary arteries.
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C) They prevent backflow of blood.
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D) Theycontroltheheart's electricalsignals.
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Answer: C j p
LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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13) Thevalve thatseparates the right atrium and rightventricle is the
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A) mitral valve. jp
B) pulmonicvalve.
C) aortic valve. jp
D) tricuspid valve. g j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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14) Theheart valve found at the opening of the pulmonary artery is the
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A) aortic valve. jp
B) tricuspid valve. jp
C) mitral valve. jp
D) pulmonicvalve. j
Answer: D
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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15) Which of the following are both AV valves?
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A) Tricuspid and mitral valves g jp jp
B) Aortic and mitral valves jp jp jp
C) Mitral and pulmonic valvesjp g jp
D) Aorticandpulmonicvalves j
Answer: A
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LO: 1.6: Describe the function and location of the heart valves.
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16) Thefirst heart sound (S1) is associated withclosure of which heart valves?
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A) Mitral and aortic jp jp
B) Tricuspid and pulmonic jp jp
C) Tricuspid and mitral jp n%
D) Aorticandpulmonic gl
Answer: C
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LO: 1.7: Describethe relationship of the valves to heart sounds.
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17) The second heart sound (S2)is associated with closure of which heart valves?
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A) Mitral and aortic jp jp
B) Tricuspid and pulmonic jp jp
C) Tricuspid and mitral jp n%
D) Aorticandpulmonic gl
Answer: D
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LO: 1.7: Describethe relationship of the valves to heart sounds.
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