CCEP Overview questions with correct answers

CCEP Overview Cerumen - correct answer - aka earwax - lubricates the ear canal - protects tympanic membrane from foreign objects Blood Pressure Limits - correct answer - Normal: <120 / <80 mmHg - Elevated: 120-129 & <80 mmHg - Hypertension Stage 1: 130-139 or 80-89 mmHg - Hypertension Stage 2: 140-179 or 90-119 mmHg (red flag, refer out) - Hypertensive Crisis: >180 and/or >120 mmHg Systolic Pressure - correct answer - pressure exerted on arterial walls during ventricular CONTRACTION - consumes 1/3 of cardiac cycle Pressure during Systole - correct answer - ventricular pressure > arterial pressure - contraction while AV valves are CLOSED - blood fills pulmonic & systemic arteries - aortic valve opens, oxygenated blood pumps through aorta to all body systems Diastolic pressure - correct answer - pressure against arterial walls during ventricular RELAXATION - consumes 2/3 of cardiac cycle Pressure during Diastole - correct answer - arterial pressure > ventricular pressure - ventricles fill with blood during this time period - both AV valves are OPEN