Deck 6: Cardiovascular System

Question 1

All of the following are matched correctly EXCEPT:

A)aort/o: aorta.
B)cardi/o: heart.
C)hemat/o: blood.
D)vas/o: vascular.

Answer 1

vas/o: vascular.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)CV: cardiovascular
B)CABG: coronary artery bypass graft
C)RA: respiratory arrest
D)PVC: premature ventricular contraction

Answer 2

RA: respiratory arrest

Question 3

Which of the following terms means mouthlike opening into a ventricle?

A)ventriculostomy
B)ventricular
C)venoplasty
D)ventrilithiasis

Answer 3

ventriculostomy

Question 4

Which of the following terms is matched to the correct definition?

A)atri/o: atria
B)vascul/o: valve
C)hem/o: thrombus
D)ventricul/o: blood vessel

Question 5

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)ASHD: arteriosclerotic heart disease
B)CAD: coronary artery disease
C)LA: lipid arteriogram
D)PTCA: percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Question 6

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A)anemia: reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells.
B)bruit: soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel.
C)disseminated intravascular coagulation: serious condition in which widespread, microvascular blood clotting occurs while the patient has symptoms of hemorrhaging.
D)Raynaud disease: a chronic disorder marked by increased numbers and mass of all bone marrow cells, especially RBCs, with increased blood viscosity and the tendency to develop blood clots.

Question 7

Which of the following is MOST likely to cause a stroke (by an occlusion) or a heart attack (infarction)?

A)bruit
B)varicose veins
C)embolus
D)mononucleosis

Question 8

The term bradycardia means:

A)a condition of a slow heart (beat).
B)a condition of a rapid heart (beat).
C)swelling of a vessel.
D)suturing of a vessel.

Question 9

Which of the following abbreviations represents a type of heart disease?

A)DVT
B)ASHD
C)PT
D)PVC

Question 10

Which of the following abbreviations represents a test or procedure?

A)MR
B)INR
C)bpm
D)MVP

Question 11

The term electrocardiography means:

A)recording of the heart.
B)electrical movement of the heart.
C)record of heart activity.
D)process of recording electricity of the heart.

Question 12

A CHF patient MOST likely has which of the following symptoms?

A)diarrhea
B)menorrhagia
C)dyspnea
D)euphagia

Question 13

The term atrial means:

A)pertaining to the vessel.
B)pertaining to the atria.
C)pertaining to the aorta.
D)pertaining to the artery.

Question 14

Which of the following abbreviations means heart attack?

A)HF
B)LA
C)RA
D)MI

Question 15

Which of the following terms means rupture of a vein?

A)venotomy
B)arteriectomy
C)phleborrhexis
D)phlebocentesis

Question 16

Which of the following terms is matched to the correct definition?

A)angi/o: thick, fatty
B)hem/o: heart
C)arteri/o: aorta
D)phleb/o: vein

Question 17

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)PTT: partial thromboplastin time
B)EKG: electrocardiogram
C)LV: left ventricle
D)BP: bradypnea

Question 18

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)CHF: coronary heart fibrosis
B)CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C)MI: myocardial infarction
D)RV: right ventricle

Question 19

Atherosclerosis would MOST likely lead to which of the following problems?

A)lymphosarcoma
B)human immunodeficiency virus
C)Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
D)coronary artery disease

Question 20

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of an artery?

A)atriokinesis
B)aortorhhea
C)arteriopexy
D)vasorrhexis

Question 21

Which of the following terms means abnormal quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heart beat?

A)fibrillation
B)myocardial infarction
C)embolus
D)murmur

Question 22

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A)embolus: undissolved matter floating in blood or lymph fluid.
B)cor pulmonale: development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs.
C)arteriosclerosis: thickening, loss in elasticity, and loss in contractility of arterial walls; commonly called hardening of the arteries.
D)ischemia: temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue.

Question 23

A patient who is suffering from a heart arrhythmia would MOST benefit from which of the following?

A)electrocardiography
B)cardiectomy
C)arteriomalacia
D)lymphopexy

Question 24

The correct definition of hypertension is:

A)blood pressure that is consistently higher than 140 systolic, 90 diastolic, or both.
B)bulging, distended veins due to incompetent venous valves, usually in the legs.
C)heart condition that results in lung congestion and dyspnea.
D)temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue.

Question 25

Which of the following terms means heart condition that results in lung congestion and dyspnea?

A)deep vein thrombosis
B)congestive heart failure
C)Hodgkin disease
D)stroke

Question 26

The correct definition of thromboangiitis obliterans is:

A)inflammation and clot formation within small vessels of the hands and feet.
B)loss of a regular heart rhythm (irregular beat).
C)death of brain cells due to loss of blood supply.
D)death of heart muscle cells due to occlusion of a vessel.

Question 27

The correct definition of murmur is:

A)blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky valve.
B)loss of a regular heart rhythm (irregular beat).
C)abnormal quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heartbeat.
D)temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue.

Question 28

Which of the following terms means bulging, distended veins due to incompetent venous valves, usually in the legs?

A)varicose veins
B)lymphosarcoma
C)ischemia
D)Hodgkin's disease

Question 29

Which of the following terms means a condition in which the mitral valve fails to open properly?

A)mitral stenosis
B)mitral fibrillation
C)murmur
D)arrhythmia

Question 30

Which of the following terms means soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel?

A)embolus
B)bruit
C)ischemia
D)deep vein thrombosis

Question 31

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)MI: muscle injury
B)CP: chest pain
C)CCU: coronary care unit
D)CV: cardiovascular

Question 32

The correct definition of embolus is:

A)abnormal quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heart beat.
B)undissolved matter that floats in the blood or lymph current until it occludes a small vessel, causing an infarct.
C)death of brain cells due to loss of blood supply.
D)abnormal blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky valve.

Question 33

Which of the following is related to incompetent valves?

A)hypertension
B)varicose veins
C)myocardial infarction
D)myocarditis

Question 34

Which of the following terms means loss of a heart rhythm (irregularity)?

A)bruit
B)murmur
C)embolus
D)arrhythmia

Question 35

Coronary artery disease includes which of the following components?

A)murmur and bruit
B)atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis
C)heart failure and malignant hypertension
D)mitral regurgitation and mitral stenosis

Question 36

Which of the following abbreviations means death of heart muscle cells due to occlusion of a vessel?

A)MI
B)DVT
C)CHF
D)HTN

Question 37

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A)aneurysm: weakening and bulging of part of a vessel wall.
B)angina: heart pain or other discomfort felt in the chest.
C)cardiomyopathy: condition in which the heart becomes compressed from an excessive collection of fluid or blood between the pericardial membrane and the heart.
D)endocarditis: an infection of the inner lining of the heart that may cause vegetations to form within one or more heart chambers or valves.

Question 38

Which of the following is a type of heart rhythm abnormality?

A)cardiomyopathy
B)atrial fibrillation
C)murmur
D)thromboangiitis obliterans

Question 39

Which of the following abbreviations means development of a blood clot in a deep vein in the leg?

A)MI
B)DVT
C)CHF
D)HTN

Question 40

A patient who has suffered a blood clot would MOST benefit from which of the following?

A)thrombolysis
B)splenectomy
C)vasorrhaphy
D)venostasis

Question 41

A surgeon performing a CABG will need to include which of the following?

A)an alternate route for blood flow
B)a valve replacement
C)injection of dye
D)electrical restoration of heart rhythm

Question 42

The term for the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body, resulting in lung congestion and dyspnea is

A)arteriosclerosis
B)ischemia
C)congestive heart failure
D)peripheral artery disease

Question 43

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
TEE

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 44

The result of hypotension or low blood pressure that causes inadequate circulation is called:

A)thrombocytosis.
B)shock.
C)rheumatic heart disease.
D)heart failure.

Question 45

A radiography of the heart and blood vessels is:

A)CABG.
B)angiography.
C)arterioplasty.
D)coronometry.

Question 46

The term for a blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky valve is

A)bruit.
B)murmur.
C)cardiac tamponade.
D)mitral regurgitation.

Question 47

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
Holter monitor

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 48

Which of the following terms means bursting forth of blood?

A)hemolysis
B)hemorrhage
C)hematoma
D)hematogenesis

Question 49

Dr.Emily Shu is studying a piece of paper with the patient's heart rhythm strip on it.The paper she is studying is an:

A)electroencephaly.
B)electrocardiogram.
C)electrocardiograft.
D)electrocardiogravida.

Question 50

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
PTT

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 51

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
cardiac catheterization

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 52

An instrument used to cut the heart may be called a:

A)cardiotomy.
B)cardiotome.
C)cardiostomy.
D)cardiectomy.

Question 53

Which of the following is a common irregular heart rhythm marked by uncontrolled atrial quivering and a rapid ventricular response?

A)arrhythmia
B)fibrillation
C)shock
D)atrial fibrillation

Question 54

Which of the following is a condition in which the middle layer of the heart wall becomes inflamed?

A)myocarditis
B)pericarditis
C)endocarditis
D)cardiomyopathy

Question 55

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
troponin

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 56

Which of the following is a condition in which the mitral valve fails to open properly, thereby impeding normal blood flow and increasing pressure within the left atrium and lungs?

A)mitral regurgitation
B)mitral stenosis
C)myocardial infarction
D)malignant hypertension

Question 57

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
pacemaker

A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

Question 58

The word ischemia means:

A)increase in blood supply to a localized area.
B)decrease in blood supply to a localized area.
C)increase in heart rate.
D)decrease in heart rate.

Question 59

The term for undissolved matter floating in blood or lymph fluid that may cause an occlusion and infarction is

A)polycythemia vera.
B)thromboangiitis obliterans.
C)embolus.
D)disseminated intravascular coagulation.