Respiratory and Cardiovascular Assessment and Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Explore symptoms, functions, and conditions. Dive into cardiology and pulmonology!

#1

Which of the following is not a component of the cardiovascular system?

Heart
Lungs
Blood vessels
Kidneys
#2

What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

To transport nutrients
To regulate body temperature
To exchange gases
To pump blood
#3

Which of the following conditions is associated with chronic inflammation of the airways and bronchospasms?

Pneumonia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Lung cancer
#4

Which of the following is a symptom of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

Chest pain or discomfort
Joint pain
Visual disturbances
Upset stomach
#5

Which of the following is a common sign of hypoxemia?

Elevated blood pressure
Cyanosis
Increased heart rate
Excessive sweating
#6

What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?

60-80 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
120-150 beats per minute
#7

Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory distress?

Increased heart rate
Hypertension
Cyanosis
Polyuria
#8

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#9

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Apnea
#10

What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

Conduction of electrical impulses
Blood filtration
Muscle contraction
Gas exchange
#11

Which blood pressure reading is considered hypertensive?

120/80 mmHg
130/90 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
140/100 mmHg
#12

What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) node in the heart?

Conduction of electrical impulses
Blood filtration
Muscle contraction
Gas exchange
#13

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

Gas exchange
Blood filtration
Mucus production
Sound production
#14

Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart?

Myocardial infarction
Pericardial effusion
Aortic stenosis
Angina pectoris
#15

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Smoking
Adequate sleep
#16

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in respiration?

Pumping blood
Generating sound
Inhaling and exhaling
Filtering air
#17

What is the term for the volume of air inspired and expired with each breath during normal breathing?

Tidal volume
Vital capacity
Residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume
#18

In cardiovascular assessment, what does the term 'murmur' refer to?

Normal heart sound
Abnormal heart sound
Blood pressure measurement
Cardiac output
#19

What is the purpose of the carotid artery palpation during cardiovascular assessment?

Assessing blood pressure
Checking pulse rate
Evaluating respiratory rate
Measuring oxygen saturation

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