Exploring Cardiology Concepts and Roles

What does EKG stand for in the medical field?

• Electrocardiogram

• Electrokardiograph

• Electrokardiogram

• Electrocardiograph

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Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

• Right Atrium

• Left Atrium

• Right Ventricle

• Left Ventricle

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What is the primary role of a cardiologist?

• To perform surgeries on the heart

• To diagnose and treat heart diseases

• To operate EKG machines

• To conduct ultrasound imaging

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Which of the following is a common heart function test?

• MRI

• X-ray

• Stress Test

• CT Scan

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Explain why the left ventricle has a thicker wall compared to the right ventricle.

• It pumps blood to the lungs

• It pumps blood to the entire body

• It receives blood from the body

• It receives blood from the lungs

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What is the purpose of an EKG technician during a stress test?

• To interpret the results

• To monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm

• To diagnose heart conditions

• To perform heart surgery

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Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

• Right Atrium

• Left Atrium

• Right Ventricle

• Left Ventricle

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What is the main function of heart valves?

• To pump blood

• To prevent backflow of blood

• To oxygenate blood

• To filter blood

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How does an ultrasound help in diagnosing heart conditions?

• It uses X-rays to view the heart

• It uses sound waves to create images of the heart

• It measures electrical activity of the heart

• It measures blood pressure

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Why might a cardiologist order an echocardiogram for a patient?

• To measure blood sugar levels

• To assess the structure and function of the heart

• To check for lung infections

• To evaluate kidney function

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