18 Questions
What is the primary factor that will NOT contribute to an increase in blood pressure?
Dehydration
What is the classification of a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg?
Hypertension
Which of the following lifestyle choices is a risk factor for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
Smoking
What is the calculated value of the Right ABI if the Right Ankle Posterior Tibial (PT) is 62, Right Arm is 120, Dorsalis Pedis (DP) is 54, and Left Arm is 115?
0.52
What is the significance of an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) value above 1.20?
Not a normal value
What is the primary function of the QRS Complex in an electrocardiogram?
Represents the depolarization of the ventricles
What is the term for the pressure in the arterial walls when the ventricles are contracting?
Systole
Which instrument is used to measure arterial blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
What is the region of the body where the Subclavian Artery delivers blood?
Underneath the collar bone
What is the term for the lowest blood pressure in the arterial system, which occurs when the ventricles are relaxed?
Diastole
Which blood vessel delivers blood to the pelvis region?
Common Iliac Vein
What is the region of the body where the Posterior Tibial Vein delivers blood?
Ankle region
What is the primary function of the left coronary artery?
To supply the heart with blood
Which blood vessels are involved in blood flow to or from the brain?
Carotid arteries and jugular veins
What characteristic of cardiac muscle allows it to function efficiently?
It has many mitochondria
What is the condition caused by increased blood pressure and weakened blood vessel valves?
Varicose veins
What is the main function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
To return blood from the extremities to the heart
What is the primary function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
To facilitate gas exchange and nutrient/waste exchange
Test your knowledge of blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and related factors. This quiz covers topics such as hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, and lifestyle choices that affect cardiovascular well-being.
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