South University, Savannah - BIO 2015 Week 3 Quiz 1)Chest x-rays can determine the size and shape of the heart

South University, Savannah - BIO 2015

Week 3 Quiz

1)Chest x-rays can determine the size and shape of the heart.

True False

Question 2. Pneumonia is a common illness that affects

a)            Heart

b)            Lungs

c)            Stomach

d)            Colon

Question 3. Antibacterial drugs are useful in most cases of influenza.

True False

Question 4. In what country was SARS first recognized as a unique diagnosis?

a)            United States

b)            Russia

c)            China

d)            Iraq

Question 5. Which drug would likely be prescribed to help control your heart rate and rhythm?

a)            Coumadin

b)            Digitalis

c)            Diuretic

d)            Lisinopril

Question 6. Cardiac arrest occurs when

a)            there is cessation of breathing

b)            there is an irregular heartbeat

c)            there is cessation of heartbeat

Question 7. The collection of gas or air in the pleural cavity causing the lung to collapse

a)            Pulmonary Embolism

b)            Pulmonary Edema

c)            Pneumothorax

d)            Pleurisy

Question 8. Based on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, at what level of hemoglobin saturation does the PO2 of the plasma begin to drop precipitously?

a) 98%

b) 80%

c) 50%

d) 90%

Question 9. Bronchitis is

a)            a lung infection

b)            inflammation of the bronchial tubes

c)            inflammation of the pleural sac that surrounds the lungs

d)            always caused by bacteria

Question 10. Where is the normal cardiac action potential initiated?

a)            the mediastinum

b)            the A-V node

c)            the purkinje system

d)            the S-A node

Question 11. What type of organism causes the common cold?

a)            bacterial

b)            fungal

c)            protozoal

d)            viral

Question 12. A potentially lethal condition caused by a blood clot obstructing a pulmonary artery or a branch

a)            Pneumonia

b)            Pulmonary Embolism

c)            Pulmonary Edema

d)            COPD

Question 13. Refers to depression of the function of the respiratory centers in case of respiratory failure.

a)            Respiratory Depression

b)            Pulmonary Embolism

c)            Pulmonary Edema

d)            Pneumothorax

Question14. Atrial fibrillation is a

a)            Myocardial Infarction

b)            Arrhythmia

c)            episode of ischemia

d)            Heart Failure

Question 15. Congestive Heart Failure means

a)            Lungs are not able to get enough oxygen

b)            there is too much fluid in the heart

c)            the heart is compressed by the lungs

d)            The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood