#1
Which of the following is a common age-related change in the cardiovascular system?
Decreased heart rate
ExplanationCommon age-related change involving a reduction in heart rate.
#2
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right atrium
ExplanationReceives deoxygenated blood returning from the body.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
Producing hormones
ExplanationCardiovascular system doesn't produce hormones.
#4
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationMedical term for heart attack.
#5
What is the term for the condition where there is a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationCondition involving blockage of blood flow to heart muscle.
#6
What is the term for the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Heart failure
ExplanationHeart's failure to meet the body's blood supply requirements.
#7
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in older adults?
High blood pressure
ExplanationHigh blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
#8
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?
Peripheral edema
ExplanationCommon symptom involving swelling in extremities.
#9
What is the leading cause of death in older adults in developed countries?
Cardiovascular disease
ExplanationPrimary cause of death in older adults in developed nations.
#10
What is the term for the condition where the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing irregular heartbeats?
Arrhythmia
ExplanationCondition marked by irregular heartbeats due to electrical malfunction.
#11
What is the term for the condition where there is a buildup of plaque in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis
ExplanationCondition marked by plaque accumulation in arteries.
#12
Which of the following is a complication of atrial fibrillation in older adults?
Ischemic stroke
ExplanationComplication involving blood clot causing stroke.
#13
What is the term for a sudden cessation of heartbeat and circulation?
Cardiac arrest
ExplanationSudden stoppage of heartbeat and circulation.
#14
Which of the following is a common medication used to treat hypertension in older adults?
Lisinopril
ExplanationCommon medication for treating high blood pressure.
#15
Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension in older adults?
Aortic dissection
ExplanationComplication involving tearing of aorta wall due to high blood pressure.