Cardiac Physiology and Pulse Regulation
Explore the fascinating dynamics of cardiac physiology and how the pulse is regulated within the human body. This quiz covers key concepts such as the role of the sinoatrial node, heart rate regulation, and the relationship between stroke volume and cardiac output. Test your understanding of these core topics in cardiovascular physiology.
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- Question 1
- To identify the location of peripheral pulses
- To measure blood pressure
- To determine respiratory rate
- To provide the most accurate assessment of the pulse rate
- Question 2
- Binaural
- Tubing
- Chest piece
- Earpiece
- Question 3
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Tachycardia
- Question 4
- Strong beats only
- Alternation of weak and strong beats
- Consistently elevated pulse rate
- Regular pulse rhythm
- Question 5
- Consistent pulse rate at 80 beats per minute
- Weak pulse with high amplitude
- Irregular pulse with a pulse deficit
- Regular and strong pulse
- Question 6
- Purkinje fibers
- Sinoatrial (SA) node
- Atrioventricular (AV) node
- Bundle of His
- Question 7
- Amount of blood ejected per beat
- Amount of blood ejected per minute
- Total blood pumped by the heart in an hour
- Total blood volume in the heart
- Question 8
- Stroke volume
- Blood pressure
- Cardiac output
- Cardiac centers
- Question 9
- 60-100 beats per minute
- 40-60 beats per minute
- 80-120 beats per minute
- 100-140 beats per minute
- Question 10
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Strength
- Volume
- Question 11
- Increases heart rate
- Has no effect on heart rate
- Variable effect based on individual
- Decreases heart rate
- Question 12
- CO = HR x BP
- CO = HR + BP
- CO = SV + HR
- CO = SV x HR
- Question 13
- Exercise and muscular activity
- Stress and emotions
- Prolonged application of heat
- Negative chronotropic drugs
- Question 14
- It raises pulse rate by 5 beats/min for every degree of elevation.
- It has no effect on pulse rate.
- It increases pulse rate by 10 beats/min for every degree of elevation.
- It decreases pulse rate by 10 beats/min for every degree of elevation.
- Question 15
- Pulse rhythm
- Pulse strength
- Pulse rate
- Pulse deficit
- Question 16
- Bradydysrhythmia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Hypotension
- Heart block
- Question 17
- With the tips of the middle three fingers using light pressure.
- With the palm of the hand applying heavy pressure.
- With the thumb applying firm pressure.
- With the index finger only applying minimal pressure.
- Question 18
- Equal intervals between beats
- Regular interval of time between beats
- Consistent pulse strength with each heartbeat
- An early, late, or missed beat
- Question 19
- Consistent with a bounding quality
- Weak and difficult to detect
- Strong and easily palpable
- Rapid with high volume
- Question 20
- Rest and sleep
- Ongoing medication with digitalis
- Posture changes to lying down
- Positive chronotropic drugs
List of Flashcards20 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink of it as the total blood flow out of the heart each minute.Memory TipCO = SV x HR
- Card 2HintThink of this as the volume of blood pushed out per beat of the heart.Memory TipSV = blood/beat
- Card 3HintThink of the feeling you get when you check your pulse.Memory TipBlood's rhythmic flow through arteries
- Card 4HintIt's in the right atrium of the heart.Memory TipHeart's natural starter
- Card 5HintHow many times your pulse beats per minute?Memory TipBeats/minute
- Card 6HintIs it consistent, or is it erratic?Memory TipRegularity of pulse beats
- Card 7HintThink about conditions that influence heart rate.Memory TipAge & sex influence pulse
- Card 8HintPart of the brain that regulates the heart.Memory TipBrain's control of heart
- Card 9HintThink 'tachy' as in 'fast'Memory TipFast heart, quick beat!
- Card 10HintThink 'brady' as in 'slow'Memory TipSlow heart, sluggish beat.
- Card 11HintThink 'two' - two beats (one strong, one weak)Memory TipStrong, weak, strong, weak.
- Card 12HintThe tool for listening to heart soundsMemory TipListen closely, 4 parts to hear!
- Card 13HintAssessment of the pulse with a stethoscopeMemory TipStethoscope for accurate pulse check.
- Card 14HintThink about situations like running or high fever.Memory TipHeat speeds up; stress speeds up.
- Card 15HintThink relaxation and rest.Memory TipSleep slows down the heart.
- Card 16HintThink of an uneven beat.Memory TipIrregular heartbeat = arrhythmia.
- Card 17HintChecking both the heart and wrist pulse.Memory TipApical vs. radial pulse rates.
- Card 18HintThink about the force of the pulse.Memory TipForce of pulse = blood volume
- Card 19HintUsing your fingers to feel the pulse.Memory TipFeel the pulse with fingers.
- Card 20HintTechniques to check for pulseMemory TipCheck heart and pulse.