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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Cardiology

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The term stroke volume means what pertaining to the heart?
  1. It is the amount of blood that the heart is able to hold.
  2. It is the amount of blood that the heart pumps out in one minute.
  3. It is the amount of blood that the heart pumps out in one contraction.
  4. It is the amount of blood that the heart pumps out over one’s lifetime.
Explanation
Answer: C -The term stroke volume pertains to the amount of blood that is ejected from the heart with one contraction. Stroke volume is measured in milliliters, with the average stroke volume ranging from 60 to 100 milliliters (mL).
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