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The quiz
This is an introduction to content further reviewed in other quizzes. The quiz contains a variety of questions from different cases.


about 3–5 minutes

Question 1 of 10

A procedure that does not involve puncturing or cutting the skin or entry into the body cavity is:

Question 2 of 10

During an exercise stress test, the patient is directed to:

Question 3 of 10

In addition to the ECG and blood pressure, what else is monitored during exercise electrocardiography?

Question 4 of 10

The formula for calculating cardiac output (also known as CO, Q, or Qc) is:

Question 5 of 10

Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle is called:

Question 6 of 10

What type of chemical is injected intravenously during the stress test to allow imaging of blood flow?

Question 7 of 10

What is the result of Persantine (dipyridamole), during a Persantine-thallium stress test?

Question 8 of 10

The amount of stretch on the heart muscles when the ventricles are filled is known as:

Question 9 of 10

The normal pH of an ABG is:

Question 10 of 10

Define the stroke volume:

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The quiz

Correct answers

  • Non-invasive
  • Increase the level of exertion as the test progresses
  • All of the above
  • SV X HR = CO
  • Coronary artery disease
  • A nuclear isotope
  • It stimulates the heart to work harder, the way it would during exercise
  • Preload
  • 7.35-7.45
  • The amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each beat

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