Stroke Volume Is Directly Proportional to

question 36

Multiple Choice

Stroke volume is directly proportional to

• A)preload.
• B)contractility.
• C)total peripheral resistance.
• D)Both preload and contractility.

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Definitions:

Postvoid Residual

The amount of urine left in the bladder after urination, which can indicate urinary tract dysfunction.

Urine Output

The volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period of time, a critical measure in assessing kidney and overall fluid balance in the body.

Palpation

The method of feeling the body with hands or fingers to assess the size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A medical device inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine for patients who cannot urinate on their own.