Bleeding and Circulatory System Assessment Quiz

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

The primary function of the circulatory system is the transportation of nutrients and oxygen.

Symptoms of internal bleeding include all of the above.

The SA node initiates the heartbeat by generating electrical signals in the heart.

The pericardium prevents friction and protects the heart.

Platelets play a key role in blood clotting.

Elevated blood pressure is NOT a symptom of shock.

Oxygenated blood first enters the left atrium of the heart.

Anemia is the condition characterized by a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

The lymphatic system filters and drains excess fluids in relation to the circulatory system.

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

Blood pressure is typically measured using a sphygmomanometer.

Blood type O is considered the universal donor.

The term for the process of blood clot formation is coagulation.

The medical term for low blood pressure is hypotension.