Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Site where vein puncture when blood is drawn
A
Median cubital vein
2
Q
Blood vessel that is typically used when taking the pulse from the wrist
A
Radial artery
3
Q
Blood vessel that is typically used when taking the pulse from the neck
A
Common carotid artery
4
Q
Source of heart sound “lub dub”
A
Valves closing
5
Q
AV valves close
A
Lub
6
Q
Semilunar valves close
A
Dub
7
Q
Blood rushing in brachial artery
A
Korotkoff sounds
8
Q
How do you find blood pressure?
A
Systolic/diastolic
9
Q
What is the optimal blood pressure?
A
120/80
10
Q
Volume of blood leaving the heart with each heartbeat
A
Stroke volume
11
Q
How do you find cardiac output?
A
HR x SV
12
Q
What 2 things need to increase in order for stroke volume to increase
A
Strength of contraction and stretching of the heart
