Which of the following is a correct step in measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer?

Inflate the cuff until the pulse disappears

Use the thumb to feel the pulse

Explain the difference between arteries and veins in terms of blood flow direction and oxygen content.

Arteries carry blood away from the heart (usually oxygen-rich); veins carry blood to the heart (usually oxygen-poor).

Arteries carry blood to the heart; veins carry blood away from the heart; both carry oxygen-rich blood.

Arteries and veins both carry blood away from the heart; arteries are oxygen-poor.

Veins carry blood away from the heart; arteries carry blood to the heart.

When is a blood transfusion of platelets most likely prescribed?

When a patient has a low platelet count and is at risk of bleeding

When a patient has high cholesterol

Which of the following best describes the pulmonary circulation?

Blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back

Blood flow from the heart to the body and back

Blood flow within the heart chambers

Blood flow from the liver to the heart

A patient presents with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which cardiovascular disorder should be considered first?

Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Which of the following is a correct sequence of blood flow through the heart?

Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Lungs → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta

Left atrium → Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left ventricle → Aorta

Right ventricle → Right atrium → Pulmonary vein → Lungs → Left ventricle

Left ventricle → Left atrium → Pulmonary artery → Lungs → Right atrium

A patient is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. Which of the following best explains the pathophysiology of this disease?

Narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup

Inflammation of the heart muscle

A patient’s blood pressure is measured at 85/55 mmHg. Using your knowledge of normal ranges, what is the most appropriate next step?

Recognize as hypotension and monitor for symptoms like dizziness or fainting

Document as normal and take no action

Diagnose as hypertension and start medication

A patient is prescribed plasma after severe burns. Using your understanding of blood components, explain why plasma is given in this situation.

Plasma helps restore blood volume and contains proteins important for healing and clotting

Plasma contains red blood cells to carry oxygen

Plasma increases white blood cell count

Plasma is used to lower blood pressure

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What is the main function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body?

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Which blood vessel type carries blood away from the heart?

What is the function of red blood cells?

Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

What is the normal range for adult systolic blood pressure (in mmHg)?

Which part of the heart initiates the electrical impulse for contraction?

Which of the following is a common cardiovascular disease?

What is the main function of platelets in blood?

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