HCR 240 FINAL EXAM 2.0 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

HCR 240 FINAL EXAM 2.0 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
What does the cardiovascular system consist of?
Answer:
The circulatory system + the heart

Question:
What do arteries do?
Answer:
Carry blood away from the heart

Question:
What is the function of capillaries?
Answer:
Exchange fluids and gases between blood and tissues

Question:
What do veins do?
Answer:
Carry blood toward the heart

Question:
Function of the tricuspid valve?
Answer:
Controls flow from right atrium to right ventricle

Question:
Function of the pulmonary valve?
Answer:
Controls flow from right ventricle to pulmonary arteries

Question:
Function of the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
Answer:
Controls flow from left atrium to left ventricle

Question:
Function of the aortic valve?
Answer:
Controls flow from left ventricle to aorta

Question:
What is the pericardium?

, Answer:
Double membrane surrounding the heart

Question:
Function of pericardial fluid?
Answer:
Cushions the heart and acts as a barrier

Question:
What is hypertension?
Answer:
Elevated systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure

Question:
Primary hypertension cause?
Answer:
Genetics and environment

Question:
Secondary hypertension cause?
Answer:
Underlying disease

Question:
Risk factors for hypertension?
Answer:
Age, obesity, smoking, sodium intake, diabetes, family history

Question:
Complications of hypertension?
Answer:
Myocardial infarction, stroke, kidney disease, heart failure

Question:
What is malignant hypertension?
Answer:
Severe blood pressure causing organ damage (medical emergency)

Question:
Why is hypertension called a silent disease?
Answer:
Usually has no symptoms

Question:
How is hypertension diagnosed?