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Online Pretest for Chapter 12 - Cardiovascular Emergencies
1:
Which of the following statements about the heart is true?
A:
It does not have veins.
B:
It does not have arteries.
C:
It cannot tolerate being without oxygen.
D:
The right side is more muscular than the left side.
2:
How does the heart get more blood when it is working hard?
A:
The aorta constricts.
B:
The heart beats faster.
C:
The coronary arteries dilate.
D:
The pulmonary vascular resistance increases.
3:
Premature ventricular contraction may occur when the heart:
A:
needs to beat faster.
B:
requires less oxygen.
C:
receives too much blood.
D:
does not receive enough oxygen.
4:
Chest pain associated with heart ischemia is NOT likely to radiate to the:
A:
jaw.
B:
eyes.
C:
neck.
D:
left arm.
5:
What is the most important first step in dealing with a patient who is having a heart attack?
A:
Starting an IV
B:
Initiating CPR
C:
Performing defibrillation
D:
Showing support and a caring attitude
6:
Which of the following is NOT considered a link in the Chain of Survival?
A:
BLS
B:
ACLS
C:
Rapid transport
D:
Early defibrillation
7:
AEDs should be used only on patients who are:
A:
less than 90 lb.
B:
taller than 4' 5".
C:
8 years of age or older.
D:
16 years of age or older.
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