KMTC/QP-07/TIS

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE – NYAMIRA

END OF YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION
MARCH 2013 KRCHN CLASS (PRE-SERVICE)
CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM

DATE: TIME: ..................

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Enter your examination number and question number on each page

used.

2. ALL questions are compulsory.

3. For part 1 (MCQs), write the answer in the spaces provided on the
answer booklet.

4. For Part 2 (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS), answer to each question

MUST be done on a separate sheet of paper.

5. For Part 3 (LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS), answer to each question

MUST be done on a separate sheet of paper.

6. Omission of and or wrong numbering of a question or part of the

question will result in 10% deduction of the marks scored from the
relevant part.

7. Do NOT use a pencil.

8. Mobile phones are NOT allowed in the examination hall.

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SECTION I: FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WRITE TRUE OR FALSE

(5MARKS)

1. Arteriosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood vessels.

2. Arteriosclerosis is softening of the blood vessels.

3. Thrombosis is plugging of blood vessels with an embolus.

4. Ischaemia of the myocardium characterized by pain in upper part of the chest and

severe arrhythmias is called angina pectoris.

5. Dilation of a vein is called aneurysin.

PART 2: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS.

1. Draw and label the diagram of the heart showing how blood flows. 5 Marks

2. State the predisposing factors of varicose veins. 3 Marks

3. List Six (6) complications of hypertension. 3 Marks

4. Describe the risk factors of primary hypertension. 4 Marks

PART 3: LONG ANSWER QUESTION

1. Mr. Okerosi is admitted into your ward with a diagnosis of C.C.F.

a. State the path physiology of C.C.F. 5 Marks

b. Describe the management of Mr. Okerosi from admission till discharge. 15 Marks