Cardiac Cycle Quiz

During ventricular systole, what happens to the aortic valve?

• It closes

• It opens

• It leaks

• It remains unchanged

What do blood pressure cuffs measure?

• Heart rate

• Force of the blood in the vessels

• Oxygen levels

• Body temperature

What does the smaller number in a blood pressure reading represent?

• Systolic pressure

• Diastolic pressure

• Heart rate

• Oxygen saturation

What is the device shown in the image used for?

• Measuring heart rate

• Measuring blood pressure

• Measuring body temperature

• Measuring blood sugar levels

What diastolic reading indicates a high blood pressure crisis?

• Higher than 110 mm Hg

• 90-99 mm Hg

• 100 or higher mm Hg

• 80-89 mm Hg

Which of the following is a factor affecting blood pressure?

• Heart Rate

• Blood Viscosity

• Lung Capacity

• Muscle Mass

What does the higher number in a blood pressure reading represent?

• Diastolic Pressure

• Systolic Pressure

• Pulse Rate

• Blood Volume

What does bradycardia indicate in terms of heart rate?

• Fast heart rate

• Irregular heart rate

• Slow heart rate

• Normal heart rate

What is a potential long-term effect of regurgitation on the heart?

• Strengthening of the heart muscle

• Enlargement and weakening of the heart

• Improved blood circulation

• Decreased heart rate