Cardiovascular System Quiz

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• To deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues

• To filter waste from the blood

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce hormones

Which chamber of the heart receives unoxygenated blood?

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

What is the normal range for cardiac index (CI)?

• 1.0 to 2.0 L/min/m2

• 5.0 to 7.0 L/min/m2

• 2.8 to 4.2 L/min/m2

• 4.5 to 6.0 L/min/m2

What is a common cause of aortic aneurysm?

• Anemia

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

Which type of angina occurs at rest and is not relieved by rest?

• Stable angina

• Unstable angina

• Prinzmetal's angina

• Silent angina

What is the primary treatment for myocardial infarction?

• Antihypertensives

• Diuretics

• Thrombolytic therapy

• Antibiotics

What is the hallmark sign of heart failure?

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Shortness of breath

• Chest pain

What is the primary cause of hypertension?

• Genetics

• Diet

• Lack of exercise

• All of the above

What is the most common symptom of peripheral arterial disease?

• Nausea

• Intermittent claudication

• Fatigue

• Chest pain

What is the first-line treatment for cardiac tamponade?

• Medications

• Pericardiocentesis

• Observation

• Surgery