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1
Q

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate in beats per minute?

A

60 to 100 beats per minute

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True or False: The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _____ node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart.

A

sinoatrial

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4
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What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?

A

To supply blood to the heart muscle

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Which heart sound is associated with the closure of the atrioventricular valves?

A

S1

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What is a common symptom of heart failure?

A

Shortness of breath

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True or False: Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke.

A

True

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What does the term ‘cardiac output’ refer to?

A

The amount of blood the heart pumps in one minute

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Which medication is commonly prescribed for hypertension?

A

ACE inhibitors

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What is the significance of a patient’s ejection fraction?

A

It measures the percentage of blood pumped out of the ventricles with each heartbeat

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the layer of the heart that contracts.

A

myocardium

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12
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What is the primary risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?

A

High cholesterol

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What is the purpose of a stress test?

A

To evaluate how the heart performs under physical stress

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True or False: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

A

True

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15
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What does the term ‘arrhythmia’ mean?

A

An irregular heartbeat

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Which diagnostic tool is used to visualize the heart’s electrical activity?

A

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

A

aortic

18
Q

What is the most common cause of myocardial infarction?

A

Coronary artery disease

19
Q

What lifestyle modification can help reduce the risk of heart disease?

A

Regular exercise

20
Q

True or False: Women typically experience the same symptoms as men during a heart attack.

A

False

21
Q

What is the role of the ventricles in the heart?

A

To pump blood out of the heart

22
Q

What does ‘hypertension’ refer to?

A

High blood pressure

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a thin membrane that surrounds the heart.

A

pericardium

24
Q

Which type of heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump effectively?

A

Systolic heart failure

25
Q

What is the most common type of congenital heart defect?

A

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

26
Q

True or False: Statins are used to lower blood pressure.

A

False

27
Q

What is the main purpose of anticoagulant medications?

A

To prevent blood clots

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