Cardiovascular Physiology and Emergency Assessment Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiology with questions on heart function, blood vessels, and emergency assessment. Challenge yourself now!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a major component of the cardiovascular system?

Heart
Blood vessels
Kidneys
Blood
#2

What is the function of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system?

Transport oxygen
Fight infections
Produce hormones
Initiate blood clotting
#3

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#4

What is the term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of arteries?

Cardiac output
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Pulse pressure
#5

What is the term for the volume of blood pumped out by each ventricle of the heart per minute?

Stroke volume
Cardiac output
Heart rate
Ejection fraction
#6

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea or vomiting
Excessive thirst
Shortness of breath
#7

What is the primary pacemaker of the heart responsible for initiating the heartbeat?

Sinoatrial (SA) node
Atrioventricular (AV) node
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
#8

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#9

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava
#10

What is the term for the abnormal rhythm of the heart characterized by rapid and irregular beating?

Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Fibrillation
Flutter
#11

What is the primary function of the endothelium in blood vessels?

Regulate blood pressure
Produce red blood cells
Transport oxygen
Promote blood clotting
#12

Which of the following hormones regulates blood pressure by increasing water retention in the kidneys?

Insulin
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
#13

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
#14

Which medication is commonly administered during a myocardial infarction to dissolve blood clots?

Aspirin
Insulin
Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
#15

What is the medical term for a rapid heartbeat that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest?

Fibrillation
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
#16

Which condition is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs, often a result of heart failure?

Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
#17

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of aortic dissection?

Sudden onset of severe chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Loss of consciousness
Radiating pain to the back

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