Pulse and Pressure Practice Quiz

Which of the following best describes "pulse"?

• Force of blood on veins

• Force of blood on arteries

• The beat of your heart

• How often your heart beats in 1 minute

Which of the following best describes "blood pressure"?

• Force of blood on veins

• Force of blood on arteries

• The beat of your heart

• How often your heart beats in 1 minute

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What is the average resting pulse for an adult human?

• 17 beats per 15 seconds

• 25 beats per 15 seconds

• 17 beats per minute

• 25 beats per minute

Which of the following is the best blood pressure?

• 110/70

• 130/70

• 140/110

• 120/90

The picture shows the ventricles _______.

• relaxed

• contracting

The situation shown in the picture would lead to a _________ pressure in the arteries.

• High

• Low

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The situation shown in the picture is:

• Systole

• Diastole

Name 5 factors which might cause someone to be at a higher risk of heart disease.

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What is a cause of a heart attack?

• Blocked femoral artery

• Blocked coronary artery

• Blocked blood vessel in the brain

• Blocked coronary vein

What is a cause of a stroke?

• Blocked femoral artery

• Blocked coronary artery

• Blocked blood vessel in the brain

• Blocked coronary vein