Respiratory and Cardiovascular Assessment Quiz

Respiratory system facilitates the transport of oxygen to various body parts.

Cardiovascular system ensures the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Kidneys are not part of the cardiovascular system.

Orthostatic vital signs assess cardiovascular function by measuring blood pressure in various positions.

The force exerted by blood against vessel walls is termed blood pressure.

Arrhythmia is a disorder marked by an irregular heart rhythm.

Esophagus is not a part of the respiratory system.

Difficulty breathing is medically known as dyspnea.

Persistent cough is not a typical symptom of a heart attack.

The diaphragm contracts to aid in the process of inhalation during respiration.

Hemoglobin facilitates the transport of oxygen in the blood.

The aorta carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

High cholesterol levels pose a significant risk for cardiovascular diseases.

Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration, is a common sign of respiratory distress in adults.

AV node conducts electrical signals between the heart's atria and ventricles.

SA node initiates the heartbeat by generating electrical impulses.

Asthma involves airway inflammation and difficulty breathing.

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory system.