HPL Q02 - The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
What is a typical blood pressure for a hypertension sufferer?
Select one:
1.100/60.
2.90/60.
3.120/80.
4.140/90.
4.140/90.
What is systolic blood pressure?
Select one:
1.The average pressure between resting and contracting.
2.The pressure measured as the heart rests.
3.The lowest measurable pressure.
4.The pressure measured as the heart contracts.
4.The pressure measured as the heart contracts.
What is the alveolus surrounded by?
Select one:
-Alveolar Ducts.
-Bronchioles.
-Mucous Glands.
-Capillaries.
-Capillaries.
Smoking 3 cigarettes in one hour at sea level will:
Select one:
a.Not affect night vision when flying at sea level.
b.Increase your G-tolerance considerably by increasing blood pressure.
c.Prevent serious hyperventilation due to the sedative effects of nicotine.
d.Cause a lower degree of hypoxic tolerance.
d.Cause a lower degree of hypoxic tolerance.
Pilots should not fly immediately following giving a donation of blood because;
Select one:
a.There is a slightly increased risk of low blood pressure due to loss of blood volume.
b.Loss of haemoglobin.
c.Of the risk of infection.
d.There is a risk of bleeding from the needle site during flight.
a.There is a slightly increased risk of low blood pressure due to loss of blood volume.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the pulse rate?
Select one:
a.It is unaffected by emotion.
b.When multiplied by the blood pressure, it gives the cardiac output.
c.It is affected by body temperature and blood pressure
d.When multiplied by the stroke volume, it gives blood pressure.
c.It is affected by body temperature and blood pressure
What do white blood cells do?
Select one:
1.Assist the blood clotting process.
2.Transport oxygen.
3.Produce antibodies to fight bacteria.
4.They form a liquid that carries cells.
3.Produce antibodies to fight bacteria.
The risk factors for developing coronary heart disease include:
Select one:
1.Family history, Smoking, High blood pressure.
2.Low cholesterol, Colour blindness, Presbycusis.
3.Low blood pressure, Low cholesterol, Race.
4.Race, Religion, Smoking.
1.Family history, Smoking, High blood pressure.
Symptoms of hypotension include:
Select one:
1.Shortness of breath, Nose bleeds, Heart palpitations.
2.Headaches, Nose bleeds, Angina,
3.Dizziness, Fainting, Coma.
4.Heart palpitations, Shortness of breath, Angina.
3.Dizziness, Fainting, Coma.
What factors determine pulse rate?
Select one:
1.Hunger, Blood pressure, Smoking.
2.Overeating, Pain, Smoking.
3.Physical exercise, Emotional arousal, Age.
4.Hypoxia, Overeating, Smoking.
3.Physical exercise, Emotional arousal, Age.
The person is anaemic when a deficiency exists of:
Select one:
1.Platelets.
2.White blood cells.
3.Blood plasma.
4.Haemoglobin.
4.Haemoglobin.
Causes for Angina could be:
Select one:
1.Presbycusis, Age, Stress.
2.Age, Disease, Smoking.
3.Race, Fatigue, Diet.
4.Over-exercising, Race, Presbyopia.
2.Age, Disease, Smoking.
How is cardiac output calculated?
Select one:
1.Pulse rate x Systolic Pressure
2.Pulse Rate x Stroke Volume
3.Pulse Rate x Diastolic Pressure
4.Stroke Volume x Systolic Pressure
2.Pulse Rate x Stroke Volume
Blood pressure is normally measured in:
Select one:
1.MmHg
2.inHg
3.Millibars.
4.Hectopascals
1.MmHg
Which element of human blood is responsible for oxygen transportation?
Select one:
1.White blood cells.
2.Red blood cells.
3.Platelets.
4.Blood plasma.
2.Red blood cells.
