The Pathophysiology Instructor Is Discussing Heart Disease with a Class

question 21

Multiple Choice

The pathophysiology instructor is discussing heart disease with a class of pre-nursing students. One of the students asks what indications there are for coronary artery bypass surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. What would be the instructor's answer? Select all that apply.

• A) Atheromas are calcified and noncompressible.
• B) The heart cannot be repaired without compromising oxygenation of the body.
• C) The client has multiple coronary artery occlusions.
• D) Transluminal coronary angioplasty is necessary.
• E) The anatomic location of the occlusion(s) interferes with the safe insertion of a coronary artery catheter.

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Definitions:

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Declarative Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to consciously recall facts, knowledge, and experiences.

Short-term Memory Span

The ability to retain a limited amount of data in an immediately accessible form for a brief duration.

Long-term Potentiation

A lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons, thought to be a biological mechanism behind learning and memory.