Nursing, 11Th Edition | EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Conduction Cycle - ANSWER-Sequence of electrical
impulses in the heart.
Bundle of His - ANSWER-Pathway for electrical signals
from AV node.
Purkinje Network - ANSWER-Fibers that distribute
impulses to ventricles.
,Intraatrial Pathways - ANSWER-Conduct impulses within
the atria.
Sinoatrial (SA) Node - ANSWER-Primary pacemaker of
the heart.
Atrioventricular (AV) Node - ANSWER-Delays impulse
before ventricles contract.
Mitral Valve - ANSWER-Valve between left atrium and
ventricle.
Aortic Valve - ANSWER-Valve between left ventricle and
aorta.
,Tricuspid Valve - ANSWER-Valve between right atrium and
ventricle.
Pulmonic Valve - ANSWER-Valve between right ventricle
and pulmonary artery.
Alveoli - ANSWER-Tiny air sacs for gas exchange in
lungs.
Gas Exchange - ANSWER-Process of oxygen and carbon
dioxide exchange.
, S2 Heart Sound - ANSWER-Closure of aortic and
pulmonic valves.
Diffusion - ANSWER-Gas exchange across alveolar
capillary membrane.
Ventilation - ANSWER-Movement of air in and out of
lungs.
Surfactant - ANSWER-Chemical that reduces surface
tension in alveoli.
Perfusion - ANSWER-Blood flow to tissues for oxygen
delivery.