Deck 8: Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Lifestyle changes help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The mitral valve is between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Hypovolemic shock results from increased fluid volume.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Common symptoms of heart disease include chest pain,dyspnea,fatigue,and tachycardia.

Question 5

Congestive heart failure is often preventable by prompt treatment of infections.

Question 6

Loss of circulating blood volume is better known as exsanguination.

Question 7

Raynaud's disease is related to cold temperatures and emotional stress.

Question 8

As we age,the heart muscle loses some of its contractibility,causing decreased cardiac output.

Question 9

Phlebitis is the inflammation of the superficial veins of the arms and legs.

Question 10

Anticoagulants are given to dissolve the existing clots in a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Question 11

There are no preventive measures for phlebitis.

Question 12

Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are often used interchangeably.

Question 13

Another name for thromboangiitis is Buerger's disease.

Question 14

Coronary artery disease (CAD)is the single leading cause of death in the United States today.

Question 15

It is common for clots in deep veins to embolize.

Question 16

Coronary artery disease is commonly called angina pectoris.

Question 17

Cardiac catheterization is a noninvasive procedure.

Question 18

Lifestyle changes can help in the prevention of hypertension.

Question 19

Prevention of aneurysms is aimed at prevention of atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Question 20

Diastolic blood pressure occurs when the heart is contracting.

Question 21

The cardiovascular system includes the heart,arteries,and veins,along with the blood.

Question 22

Diseases of the cardiovascular system are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in all ages.

Question 23

The cardiac cycle begins in the sinoatrial node (SA node)and ends in the Purkinje fibers.

Question 24

The heart is not only responsible for pumping blood but also in transporting the blood through the body.

Question 25

Acute blood loss is usually related to disease processes.

Question 26

Blood from the stomach and intestines passes through the liver before returning to the heart.

Question 27

First-degree heart block is treated with the insertion of an artificial pacemaker.

Question 28

Cardiac catheterization may be performed through a vein or an artery.

Question 29

An electrocardiogram may be abbreviated EKG and ESG.

Question 30

Preventive measures for varicose veins may include compression stockings and not smoking.

Question 31

Arrhythmias are abnormalities in heart rhythm due to a disturbance in the conduction system of the heart.

Question 32

Chronic hemorrhage,such as those occurring in the gastrointestinal tract and female reproductive tract,commonly lead to anemia.

Question 33

The average adult has about 5 liters (approximately 5 quarts)of blood.

Question 34

Tissues that lack oxygen usually turn bright red in an effort to transport more blood.

Question 35

Thrombophlebitis refers to the dilated,tortuous,and elongated vein commonly found in the legs.

Question 36

Shortness of breath may be a symptom of cardiovascular disease.

Question 37

Malignant hypertension usually resolves on its own.

Question 38

Anaphylactic shock usually results from an overwhelming septicemia.

Question 39

Blood enters the heart from the superior and inferior aortas.

Question 40

A blood test may be performed to determine if an individual has experienced a myocardial infarction.

Question 41

An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of a vein that allows the vessel to bulge or rupture.

Question 42

Angina is most often treated with rest and vasoconstrictive medications.

Question 43

Myocardial infarction is often misdiagnosed as indigestion.

Question 44

Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart.

Question 45

Kidney disease may cause hypertension.

Question 46

High blood pressure may be treated with diuretics.

Question 47

Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK)and troponin blood tests measure the death of heart cells.

Question 48

Cardiomyopathy is often associated with alcoholism and aging.

Question 49

Risk factors of atherosclerosis are not controllable.

Question 50

Hypertension affects the heart and the blood vessels.

Question 51

Hypertension is usually diagnosed early in the disease process since taking an individual's blood pressure leads to an easy diagnosis.

Question 52

Many cases of carditis are preventable.

Question 53

Carditis is a specific inflammation affecting the inner layer of the heart.

Question 54

A murmur is an abnormal sound in the vascular system or the heart.

Question 55

The main risk factor of peripheral artery disease (PAD)is smoking.

Question 56

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States.

Question 57

Valves of the heart prevent blood backflow and thus reduce the workload of the heart.

Question 58

Hypertensive heart disease is usually cured with diuretic medications.

Question 59

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart fails to pump an adequate amount of blood to meet the body's needs.

Question 60

Angina may occur after eating a large meal.

Question 61

Not smoking helps prevent varicose veins.

Question 62

Causes of arrhythmias include:

A) trauma.
B) increased blood flow to the heart.
C) medications.
D) cardioversion.

Question 63

Shock is defined as blood pressure higher than 120 systolically.

Question 64

A common symptom of phlebitis is a dark blue pooling of blood near the ankle.

Question 65

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)may be treated with anticoagulants.

Question 66

Malignant hypertension may be fatal.

Question 67

Anemia may be the result of chronic bleeding.

Question 68

The cause of phlebitis is often unknown,but one known cause is injury to an artery.

Question 69

Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death due to shock.

Question 70

Anaphylactic shock is a result of:

A) low blood volume.
B) severe allergic reaction.
C) malignant hypertension.
D) bacteria or microorganisms in the blood.

Question 71

Arrhythmias are abnormalities in the heart related to a disturbance in the conduction system.

Question 72

Exsanguination is loss of blood from within the heart cavity.

Question 73

Treatment for phlebitis may include elevating the affected area above heart level.

Question 74

Bleeding in the GI tract may be diagnosed by stool testing.

Question 75

Common causes of phlebitis are:

A) injury.
B) obesity.
C) prolonged bed rest.
D) all of the above.

Question 76

Prolonged sitting may lead to a condition called varicose veins.

Question 77

Treatment for carditis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) antihypertensives.
B) antibiotics.
C) bed rest.
D) analgesics.

Question 78

Types of shock include septic,hypovolemic,and neurogenic.

Question 79

A hemothorax is:

A) blood in the heart.
B) blood in the lungs.
C) blood in the chest cavity.
D) blood in the abdomen.

Question 80

The vascular system is composed of thousands of miles of vessels.