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Chapter 10 Quiz

Test yourself on the concepts learned in this chapter.

ACNA: Chapter 10 Test Yourself

Test yourself on the concepts you've learned in Chapter 10.

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Tachycardia; pain in the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back; and indigestion can be signs of:

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Hypertensive refers to the state of blood pressure being too high, while hypotensive refers to the state of blood pressure being too low.

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An abnormal heartbeat that does not affect the patient and may not require intervention is called:

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Symptoms of heart failure include:

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When no heartbeat is present, it is called:

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Medications that increase urination are:

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Risk factors for coronary artery disease include:

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Diastolic is the top number in a blood pressure reading and indicates the pressure while the heart is at rest, while systolic is the bottom number and indicates pressure while the heart is pumping.

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A diagnostic procedure called a(n) ___________ is when a catheter is placed through an artery in an extremity to visualize the coronary artery.

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The cardiovascular system can also be called:

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A _____________ is a machine that emits a jolt of electricity that can be used to attempt to restart the electrical rhythm of the heart.

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The muscle of the heart that makes it pump is the:

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The smallest blood vessels in the body are called:

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Venous issues are painful due to the lack of oxygen to tissue; arterial issues are painful due to the pooling of blood and swelling of tissue.

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