Cardiovascular Vocabulary and Nursing Communication Quiz

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

• To filter waste from blood

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To transport oxygen and nutrients

What does hypertension refer to?

• Irregular heartbeat

• High blood pressure

• Heart failure

• Low blood pressure

What is a myocardial infarction commonly known as?

• Arrhythmia

• Stroke

• Heart attack

• High blood pressure

What is the purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

• To measure blood pressure

• To record heart's electrical activity

• To perform surgery

• To check cholesterol levels

What does arrhythmia mean?

• Low blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Irregular heartbeat

• Regular heartbeat

What is a common symptom of heart failure?

• Clear vision

• Increased energy

• Difficulty breathing

• Improved appetite

What is atherosclerosis?

• Inflammation of the heart

• High blood sugar

• Increased heart rate

• Narrowing of blood vessels

What should a patient do if they feel chest pain again?

• Call a friend

• Take a nap

• Go to the emergency room

• Ignore it

What is the role of a caretaker when a patient describes their pain?

• To ignore the patient

• To perform surgery

• To ask about the pain's characteristics

• To prescribe medication

What is the purpose of angioplasty?

• To expand narrowed blood vessels

• To measure heart rate

• To perform a heart transplant

• To check blood sugar levels