Pulse and Pressure Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the average resting pulse for an adult human?

Back

17 beats per 15 seconds.

Front

What happens to the ventricles during contraction?

Back

The ventricles are contracting.

Front

How is cardiac output usually measured?

Back

In liters (L).

Front

What is the CRUDE STROKE VOLUME if a person's blood pressure is 120/75?

Back

45.

Front

What best describes 'blood pressure'?

Back

Force of blood on arteries.

Front

What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute.

Front

What is the function of the ventricles in the heart?

Back

To pump blood out of the heart.

Front

What is systolic blood pressure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Front

What is diastolic blood pressure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.

Front

What is the significance of measuring blood pressure?

Back

It helps assess cardiovascular health.