Deck 16: Heart and Neck Vessels

Question 1

Relate anatomic structures to the correct landmark or anatomic location.

Answer 1

Question 2

List the significant anatomic features of the heart.

Answer 2

The significant anatomic features of the heart are as follows: the pericardium, pericardial fluid, myocardium, endocardium, right and left atria, right and left ventricles, valves, and chordae tendineae.

Question 3

Relate the name of the heart sound to the physiologic cause.

Answer 3

Question 4

State why two distinct components to each heart sound exist.

Question 5

List three conditions that result in cardiac murmurs.

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of heart sounds.

Question 7

Summarize the spread of the cardiac impulse through the heart.

Question 8

Describe the carotid artery pulse.

Question 9

Discuss the significance of jugular vein assessment.

Question 10

Describe the function of the foramen ovale and the ductus arteriosus.

Question 11

Cite the risk factors associated with heart disease and stroke.

Question 12

List the hemodynamic changes that occur with aging.

Question 13

Incorporate health promotion concepts when performing an assessment of the heart and neck vessels.