LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations Ch 16 Cardiovascular Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The heart -
correct answer ✅Four chambers continuously contracting and
relaxing in coordinated rhythm
Pulmonary circulation -
correct answer ✅Sends blood to lungs via pulmonary artery
Oxygen rich blood returns to heart via pulmonary veins
Arteries -
correct answer ✅Oxygenated blood sent to body via aorta and
smaller arteries
Veins -
correct answer ✅Oxygen depleted blood rich in CO2 is returned to
the heart via veins to repeat cycle
Cardiovascular Medication Functions -
correct answer ✅Increasing HR, Decreasing HR, Contractility,
Electrical activity, Decrease irritability, and make environment less
hostile.
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations Ch 16 Cardiovascular Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Major Roles of Cardiovascular System -
correct answer ✅Deliver nutrients; oxygen, hormones, and
immune and clotting factors. Carry waste products out of cells.
Impeded Blood Flow -
correct answer ✅Damage occurs to heart, brain, and lungs.
Anoxia -
correct answer ✅Total lack of oxygen
Hypoxia -
correct answer ✅Significantly reduced oxygen
Ischemia -
correct answer ✅Tissue injury
Infarction -
correct answer ✅Tissue death
Calculations Ch 16 Cardiovascular Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The heart -
correct answer ✅Four chambers continuously contracting and
relaxing in coordinated rhythm
Pulmonary circulation -
correct answer ✅Sends blood to lungs via pulmonary artery
Oxygen rich blood returns to heart via pulmonary veins
Arteries -
correct answer ✅Oxygenated blood sent to body via aorta and
smaller arteries
Veins -
correct answer ✅Oxygen depleted blood rich in CO2 is returned to
the heart via veins to repeat cycle
Cardiovascular Medication Functions -
correct answer ✅Increasing HR, Decreasing HR, Contractility,
Electrical activity, Decrease irritability, and make environment less
hostile.
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations Ch 16 Cardiovascular Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Major Roles of Cardiovascular System -
correct answer ✅Deliver nutrients; oxygen, hormones, and
immune and clotting factors. Carry waste products out of cells.
Impeded Blood Flow -
correct answer ✅Damage occurs to heart, brain, and lungs.
Anoxia -
correct answer ✅Total lack of oxygen
Hypoxia -
correct answer ✅Significantly reduced oxygen
Ischemia -
correct answer ✅Tissue injury
Infarction -
correct answer ✅Tissue death
