AAMA Exam Study
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correct answers 2024
Which arteries supply the heart - answer Coronary arteries from the
aorta
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) - answer Test that
evaluates ability to form blood clots.
Measures # of sec it takes for clot to form after reagents are added.
Remittent fever - answer Fever spikes and falls without a return to
normal baseline levels
Excitability/Irritability of cardiac cells - answer The ability of cardiac cells
to respond to stimulus
"S2" in the ventricles of the heart means - answer The second heart
sound due to the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves
,Define the coagulation phase of hemostasis - answer Converts the
temporary platelet plug into a stable fibrin clot, covers hole and seals
blood vessels
Define hemostasis - answer The process of blood clotting
platelet phase of hemostasis - answer attachment of platelets to sticky
endothelial surface marks the beginning of this phase - begins within 15
seconds of the injury occurrence
Vascular phase of hemostasis - answer A phase involving
vasoconstriction to decrease blood flow, adhesion of platelets to
damaged endothelium.
Define endothelium - answer Lining of lymphatic vessels, blood vessels,
and heart
12 lead ECG - answer Limb leads: I, II, II, AVR, AVL, AVF
Chest leads: V₁ , V₂ , V₃ , V₄ , V₅ , V₆
On Lead III, which lead is positive - answer The left leg lead
glycosuria - answer presence of glucose in the urine
, Polycythemia - answer Opposite of anemia, rare blood cancer in which
bone marrow produces too many red blood cells.
Define Internodal Pathway - answer Consists of anterior, middle and
posterior division --- distribute electrical impulses generated by the SA
node throughout the R and L atria to the AV node.
aPTT test is used to - answer Evaluate the intrinsic pathway & Monitor
heparin therapy
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) - answer non specific test for
inflamation, measures the rate in which RBC separate from blood serum
over time.
Reference range for ESR - answer 0-10 mm/hour depending on age
Normal range axillary temp - answer 35.9-37.0 C
Basophils - answer Carry and release histamine, least numerous of the
granulocytes - less than 1% of all WBCs
Neutrophils - answer Most abundant WBC ---Phagocytic and tend to
self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their life span to
a few days.
guide with 100%
correct answers 2024
Which arteries supply the heart - answer Coronary arteries from the
aorta
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) - answer Test that
evaluates ability to form blood clots.
Measures # of sec it takes for clot to form after reagents are added.
Remittent fever - answer Fever spikes and falls without a return to
normal baseline levels
Excitability/Irritability of cardiac cells - answer The ability of cardiac cells
to respond to stimulus
"S2" in the ventricles of the heart means - answer The second heart
sound due to the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves
,Define the coagulation phase of hemostasis - answer Converts the
temporary platelet plug into a stable fibrin clot, covers hole and seals
blood vessels
Define hemostasis - answer The process of blood clotting
platelet phase of hemostasis - answer attachment of platelets to sticky
endothelial surface marks the beginning of this phase - begins within 15
seconds of the injury occurrence
Vascular phase of hemostasis - answer A phase involving
vasoconstriction to decrease blood flow, adhesion of platelets to
damaged endothelium.
Define endothelium - answer Lining of lymphatic vessels, blood vessels,
and heart
12 lead ECG - answer Limb leads: I, II, II, AVR, AVL, AVF
Chest leads: V₁ , V₂ , V₃ , V₄ , V₅ , V₆
On Lead III, which lead is positive - answer The left leg lead
glycosuria - answer presence of glucose in the urine
, Polycythemia - answer Opposite of anemia, rare blood cancer in which
bone marrow produces too many red blood cells.
Define Internodal Pathway - answer Consists of anterior, middle and
posterior division --- distribute electrical impulses generated by the SA
node throughout the R and L atria to the AV node.
aPTT test is used to - answer Evaluate the intrinsic pathway & Monitor
heparin therapy
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) - answer non specific test for
inflamation, measures the rate in which RBC separate from blood serum
over time.
Reference range for ESR - answer 0-10 mm/hour depending on age
Normal range axillary temp - answer 35.9-37.0 C
Basophils - answer Carry and release histamine, least numerous of the
granulocytes - less than 1% of all WBCs
Neutrophils - answer Most abundant WBC ---Phagocytic and tend to
self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their life span to
a few days.
