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What is the primary factor that will NOT contribute to an increase in blood pressure?
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?
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)?
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?
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?
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What is the significance of an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) value above 1.20?
What is the significance of an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) value above 1.20?
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What is the primary function of the QRS Complex in an electrocardiogram?
What is the primary function of the QRS Complex in an electrocardiogram?
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What is the term for the pressure in the arterial walls when the ventricles are contracting?
What is the term for the pressure in the arterial walls when the ventricles are contracting?
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Which instrument is used to measure arterial blood pressure?
Which instrument is used to measure arterial blood pressure?
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What is the region of the body where the Subclavian Artery delivers blood?
What is the region of the body where the Subclavian Artery delivers blood?
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What is the term for the lowest blood pressure in the arterial system, which occurs when the ventricles are relaxed?
What is the term for the lowest blood pressure in the arterial system, which occurs when the ventricles are relaxed?
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Which blood vessel delivers blood to the pelvis region?
Which blood vessel delivers blood to the pelvis region?
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What is the region of the body where the Posterior Tibial Vein delivers blood?
What is the region of the body where the Posterior Tibial Vein delivers blood?
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What is the primary function of the left coronary artery?
What is the primary function of the left coronary artery?
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Which blood vessels are involved in blood flow to or from the brain?
Which blood vessels are involved in blood flow to or from the brain?
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What characteristic of cardiac muscle allows it to function efficiently?
What characteristic of cardiac muscle allows it to function efficiently?
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What is the condition caused by increased blood pressure and weakened blood vessel valves?
What is the condition caused by increased blood pressure and weakened blood vessel valves?
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What is the main function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
What is the main function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
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What is the primary function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
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