Cardiovascular Physiology and Emergency Assessment Quiz

Kidneys are part of the urinary system, not the cardiovascular system.

Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues and organs.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs before pumping it to the body.

Systolic pressure is the force during the heart's contraction against artery walls.

Cardiac output is the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in one minute.

Excessive thirst is not a typical symptom of a heart attack.

The SA node initiates the electrical impulses that regulate heartbeats.

Regular exercise is a protective factor against cardiovascular diseases.

The aorta transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Fibrillation is the irregular and rapid beating of the heart.

The endothelium helps regulate blood pressure in blood vessels.

Aldosterone increases water retention in the kidneys, affecting blood pressure.

A heart attack is clinically known as myocardial infarction.

Aspirin is often given to dissolve blood clots during a heart attack.

Tachycardia is an abnormally fast heartbeat that can lead to cardiac arrest.

Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, associated with heart failure.

Difficulty breathing is not a typical symptom of aortic dissection.