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TherapyEd Chapter 8 is a focused study resource featuring practice questions and verified answers designed to support review of Chapter 8 material. The guide is useful for reinforcing key concepts, testing knowledge, and preparing for TherapyEd-related coursework and examinations. Ideal for students seeking targeted practice and efficient exam preparation, it provides a convenient resource for reviewing Chapter 8 content.

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TherapyEd Chapter 8 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers

pericardium fibrous sac around the heart




pericardium damage increases heart work load, dyspnea, angina, LE edema, heart failure




epicardium inner layer of pericardium




myocardium heart muscle




myocardium damage angina, dyspnea, MI, myocarditis




endocardium lining of inner heart




endocardium damage joint pain, inhalation angina, fatigue, endocarditis




right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from body, sends blood to right ventricle




right ventricle sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs




left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, sends blood to left ventricle




left ventricle sends oxygenated blood to body
apex and strongest part



blood flow cycle deoxygenated blood in body
right atrium
right ventricle
lungs - blood is oxygenated
left atrium
left ventricle
oxygenated blood to body


systole ventricular contraction




diastole ventricular relaxation and filling of blood




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right coronary artery supplies right side of heart and AV node




left coronary artery supplies left side of heart and sinoatrial node




atrioventricular (AV) node synchronizes contractions between the atria and ventricles, damage results in a
heart block



sinoatrial node pacemaker of the heart, controls flow of blood through heart, damage results in
arrhythmias, afib and stroke



effect of coronary artery disease on myocardial fibers decreases O2 delivery to fibers causing damage




cardiac output amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute
4-8 L/min



stroke volume amount of blood ejected per heart beat
60-100 mL/beat



arteries transport oxygenated blood away from the heart




veins transport deoxygenated blood to the heart




capilaries facilitate exchange of nutrients between blood and tissues




body temperature and heart rate relationship as body temp increases, so does HR
as body temp decreases, so does HR



hyperkalemia increased potassium in the blood, decreasing the rate and force of contractions




hypokalemia decreased potassium in the blood, causing arrhythmias




hypercalcemia increased calcium in the blood, causing increased heart rate




hypocalcemia decreased calcium in the blood, causing decreased heart rate




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