Practice Question
What events take place during systole?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The ventricles contract
Rationale:
◈ During systole, the ventricles contract to eject blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery.
◈ This contraction produces the systolic blood pressure measured during a BP reading.
◈ It follows atrial contraction and is essential to effective systemic circulation.
◈ Systole ends when the ventricles relax, marking the beginning of diastole.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4