Cardiovascular system reading 1

Question 1

The pulmonary circuit receives blood from the ______ side of the heart and the systemic circuit receives blood from the ______ side of the heart.

Answer 1

right, left

Question 2

Identify the functions of the heart.

Answer 2

Moves blood in one direction

Separates pulmonary and systemic circulations

Generates blood pressure

Question 3

Match the part of the heart with the correct description. Apex and Base

Answer 3

Apex
The blunt, rounded point of the heart oriented to the left of the sternum

Base
Flat, superior end of the heart that lies deep to the sternum and extends to the second intercostal space

Question 4

The adult heart weighs an average of ______ grams.

Answer 4

250-300

Question 5

Identify the location of the heart.

Answer 5

Mediastinum (thoracic cavity)

Question 6

A knowledge of heart location would NOT be important for which of the following?

Answer 6

Blood pressure readings

Question 7

Select the accurate descriptions of the normal size of the heart.

Answer 7

Size of closed fist

Larger in males than females

Question 8

The bulk of the heart is found to the ______ of the body midline.

Answer 8

left

Question 9

It is important to know the location of the heart for ______.

Answer 9

listening to heart sounds

applying leads for ECG

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 10

One-third of the heart’s mass is found on what side of the body?

Answer 10

right