Which of the following valves are open during ventricular systole?
Correct Answer.-Aortic and pulmonic
Which lobe of the right lung cannot be assessed from the anterior chest
well Correct Answer.-Right lower
All the following are known causes of increased JVD except Correct
Answer.-Mitral stenosis
casues of JVD: rv failure, cardiac tamponade, SVC obstruction,
increased intrathoracic pressure (PEEP, coughing), constrictive
pericarditis
Regarding pulse pressure, we know that the normal resting pulse
pressure should be 40mmHG Correct Answer.-true
Widened pulse pressure is an indicator of increased cardiovascular risk
Correct Answer.-true
Regarding pitting edema in the extremities, 2+ edema indicates there is
Correct Answer.-a 4mm moderate indentation and takes 10-15 seconds to
disappear
, Identify the origin of the early beats seen in the V1 rhythm strip below
Correct Answer.-atrial premature beats with right bundle branch block
aberration
Identify the origin of the ectopic rhythm below Correct Answer.-Atrial
tachycardia with varying conduction
Identify the arrhythmia below Correct Answer.-Junctional tachycardia
Identify the average rate of an escaping ventricular rhythm Correct
Answer.-20-40 bpm
The most dangerous complication associated with a prolonged QT
interval is the development Correct Answer.-Torsades des pointes
Identify the electrocardiographic criteria for second degree type II AV
block Correct Answer.-fixed and normal PR intervals, wide QRS, and
random dropping of beats
Identify the electrocardiographic criteria for second degree type I AV
block Correct Answer.-progressive prolongation of the PR interval, before
a dropped QRS (p waves not conducted)
About the management of documented ACS, the recommendations are
Correct Answer.-therapy should be door-to-balloon inflation (PCI) goal of
90 minutes, or door to fibrinolysis goal of 30 minutes