What Is the Theoretical Cardiac Output of a Patient with a Heart

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the theoretical cardiac output of a patient with a heart rate of 70 beats per minute and a stroke volume of 70 mL/beat?

• A) 1,000 mL/minute
• B) 1,400 mL/minute
• C) 2,800 mL/minute
• D) 4,900 mL/minute

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Definitions:

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, commonly known as the collarbone.

Appendicular

Relating to limbs and their attachments to the axial skeleton.

Sphenoid Bone

A butterfly-shaped bone that forms part of the skull base, contributing to the orbits, nasal cavity, and housing the pituitary gland.

Parietal Bone

One of the two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium.