15 Questions
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body
What is included in the peripheral vascular system?
Arteries and veins distal to the central vessels
What are the main functions of white blood cells within the cardiovascular system?
Fighting infection
What are the learning objectives related to assessing the cardiovascular system?
All of the above
What is the suggested sequencing for conducting a physical health examination of the cardiovascular system?
Verbalizing steps used in assessment
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and metabolic wastes
Which of the following is included in the peripheral vascular system?
Arteries and veins distal to the central vessels
What are the main functions of white blood cells within the cardiovascular system?
Fighting infection
Which sequence represents the steps used in performing selected examination procedures in assessing the cardiovascular system?
Palpation, percussion, auscultation, inspection
What does the cardiovascular system transport for detoxification and excretion?
Metabolic wastes
True or false: The cardiovascular system primarily functions to deliver nutrients, metabolites, and hormones to the body.
True
True or false: The peripheral vascular system includes the pulmonary, coronary, and neck arteries and veins.
False
True or false: The peripheral vascular system extends all the way to the brain and to the extremities.
True
True or false: The main function of white blood cells within the cardiovascular system is to transport oxygen.
False
True or false: The cardiovascular system transports metabolic wastes for detoxification and excretion.
True
Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Functions
- The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and metabolites to the body and remove metabolic wastes for detoxification and excretion.
Peripheral Vascular System
- The peripheral vascular system includes the blood vessels outside the heart, such as arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- It extends to the extremities, but does not include the pulmonary, coronary, and neck arteries and veins.
White Blood Cells Functions
- The main functions of white blood cells within the cardiovascular system are to defend the body against infection and disease.
Assessing the Cardiovascular System
- The learning objectives for assessing the cardiovascular system include conducting a physical health examination.
- The suggested sequencing for conducting a physical health examination of the cardiovascular system includes a series of steps to perform selected examination procedures.
Important Facts
- The cardiovascular system does not primarily function to deliver nutrients, metabolites, and hormones to the body.
- The main function of white blood cells within the cardiovascular system is not to transport oxygen.
- The cardiovascular system does transport metabolic wastes for detoxification and excretion.
Test your knowledge about the assessment of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems. This quiz is prepared by Prof. Wafaa Hassan Abdullah, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, covering examination procedures and physical health assessment sequencing.
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