Deck 8: The Respiratory System

Question 1

Which component of the blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to all cells of the body?

A) Red blood cells
B) White blood cells
C) Platelets
D) Plasma

Answer 1

A

Question 2

You are explaining to a friend the primary function of the lymphatic system. Which of the following should you mention?

A) Distributing oxygen from the lungs to tissues of the body for cell use
B) Transporting carbon dioxide from the body tissues back to the lungs for expulsion
C) Distributing food substances to body tissues to produce energy and maintain life
D) Transporting foreign particles and bacteria from tissue spaces to the bloodstream for removal

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters which of the following chambers of the heart via the pulmonary veins?

A) Right atrium
B) Right ventricle
C) Left atrium
D) Left ventricle

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which component of the conduction system of the heart is normally responsible for initiating the heart beat?

A) Atrioventricular (A-V) node
B) Sinoatrial (S-A) node
C) Bundle of His
D) Mitral valve

Question 5

Which age-related disorder of the cardiovascular system is characterized by a hardening of the arteries due to the building up of plaque in the blood vessels?

A) Angina pectoris
B) Acute coronary syndrome
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Atherosclerosis

Question 6

Your neighbor, Brenda, who is an older adult, is obese and recently had knee surgery. As you are sitting on the front porch with her, she complains that her leg is warm, tender, swollen, and painful. You notice bluish-red color to the leg. Which of the following age-related conditions is Brenda most likely experiencing?

A) Deep vein thrombosis
B) Varicose veins
C) Aneurysm
D) Transient ischemic attack

Question 7

You are a nurse who is working with an older patient who recently experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) without realizing it until later. Which of the following are typical signs of a TIA that you should instruct the patient to be on alert for in the future?

A) Sudden temporary weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
B) Severe, vice-like chest pain
C) Difficulty understanding speech
D) Brief vision loss in one or both eyes
E) Temporary dizziness or unsteadiness

Question 8

Identify and describe the risk factors for congestive heart failure (CHF).

Question 9

Identify and describe typical symptoms of a myocardial infarction (MI).