Deck 11: The Cardiovascular System

Question 1

The tricuspid valve is a type of ___________ valve.

Answer 1

atrioventriclular

Question 2

An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create an image of the structure and movement of the __________.

Answer 2

heart

Question 3

A _____________draws blood for testing.

Answer 3

phlebotomist

Question 4

The diagnostic viewing of the heart and its large blood vessels is known as __________.

Question 5

Phlebitis is an inflammation of a(n) __________.

Question 6

Auscultation is listening to sounds with a __________.

Question 7

Hypertension due to an unknown cause is known as __________.

Question 8

A diagnostic tool used to measure electricity flowing through the heart is a(n) __________.

Question 9

Blockages of blood flow causing damage to the heart are known as ______________.

Question 10

The layman's term for hypertension is __________.

Question 11

The patient's chief complaint is a feeling of light-headedness. The caregiver identifies the blood pressure is low. The medical term for this is __________.

Question 12

Nutrients leave the capillaries via ______.

Question 13

Capillaries transport the gas waste material __________.

Question 14

Diastole is the __________ phase of a heartbeat.

Question 15

The endothelium is the lining of the __________.

Question 16

The pericardium provides __________ to the heart.

Question 17

The health care provider explains to the patient that the pulmonary veins carry __________ blood.

Question 18

Blood flows from the left atrium through the mitral valve in the __________.

Question 19

The health care provider understands that a fatty deposit in an artery is a(n) __________.

Question 20

The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a patient. The heart rate is 48 beats/minute. This would be documented as __________.

Question 21

The patient's heart has suddenly stopped. The health care provider recognizes this as __________.

Question 22

The medical assistant identifies that the patient has a bluish color to his lips and fingers. This should be documented as __________.

Question 23

A tumor within the heart chamber is a(n) __________.

Question 24

The physician suspects the patient had a myocardial infarction. The nurse anticipates which laboratory testing being ordered?

Question 25

The patient is experiencing an irregular heart rate, the nurse anticipates the patient having what rhythm?

Question 26

The two most common veins used in a coronary artery bypass graft are __________.

A) mammary and femoral
B) mammary and brachial
C) mammary and saphenous
D) mammary and cephalic

Question 27

The cardiologist may use a(n) ___________ to hold a blood vessel open.

A) stent
B) bypass
C) angioscopy
D) atherectomy

Question 28

This medication is used to increase the force of the myocardial contraction.

A) Vasoconstrictors
B) Anticoagulants
C) Thrombolytics
D) Cardiotonics

Question 29

Thrombolytics are used to __________.

A) dissolve blood clots
B) normalize heart rate
C) increase the myocardial contraction
D) decrease blood clotting.

Question 30

The patient has edema. The physician may order what classification of medication?

A) Antihypertensive
B) Diuretic
C) Antiarrhythmic
D) Thrombolytic

Question 31

Antiarrhythmics help to regulate __________.

A) blood pressure
B) clotting time
C) heart rate
D) chest pain

Question 32

The cardiovascular system does not include which of the following?

A) Coronary circulation
B) Pulmonary circulation
C) Systemic circulation
D) Lymphatic circulation

Question 33

A type of surgery on blood vessels does not include __________.

A) endarterectomy
B) arteriotomy
C) angioplasty
D) venipuncture

Question 34

Saphenous veins transport deoxygenated blood from the __________.

A) arms
B) legs
C) heart
D) brain

Question 35

The blood moves in a surge caused by the muscular contraction of the heart. This surge is called the __________.

A) blood pressure
B) contraction
C) pulse
D) circulation

Question 36

Triglycerides are fatty substances or __________.

A) enzymes
B) cholesterol
C) serum
D) lipids

Question 37

A 24-hour electrocardiogram can be done with a(n) __________.

A) arteriography
B) holter monitor
C) ventriculogram
D) venography

Question 38

Abnormally low blood pressure is called __________.

A) essential
B) hypotension
C) hypertension
D) hypertensive

Question 39

Plaque in the wall of an artery is called a(n) __________.

A) atheroma
B) atherosclerosis
C) embolus
D) thrombus

Question 40

A surgical incision into an artery is a(n) __________.

A) embolectomy
B) atherectomy
C) arteriotomy
D) thrombectomy

Question 41

Angina can be relieved with the help of __________.

A) antihypertensives
B) cardiotonics
C) antiarrhythmics
D) antianginals

Question 42

The atria and ventricles are separated from each other by a(n) __________.

A) septum
B) pulmonary vein
C) pulmonary artery
D) aorta

Question 43

Blood flow within the heart is regulated by __________.

A) ventricles
B) atria
C) valves
D) septum

Question 44

The health care provider explains to the patient that the arteries primarily carry __________ blood away from the heart to the body.

A) deoxygenated
B) oxygenated
C) nutrient poor
D) oxygen poor

Question 45

The space in the arteries through which the blood flows is the __________.

A) lumen
B) valve
C) septa
D) endocardium

Question 46

Normal heart rhythm is called __________ rhythm.

A) sinus
B) tachycardia
C) bradycardia
D) fibrillation

Question 47

A frictional sound is heard on auscultation. The health care provider should document this as a __________.

A) bruit
B) rub
C) gallop
D) murmur

Question 48

The patient states he experiences pain and limping when walking. The health care provider recognizes this as __________.

A) bruit
B) rub
C) gallop
D) claudication

Question 49

Identify the combining form aort/o with its closest definition.

A) Aorta
B) Blood vessel
C) Fatty matter
D) Artery

Question 50

Identify the combining form pericardi/o with its closest definition.

A) Blood vessel
B) Heart
C) Pericardium
D) Blood clot

Question 51

In the heart, the septum separates the __________.

A) right ventricle and left ventricle
B) atria and pulmonary valve
C) ventricles and mitral valve
D) pulmonary and mitral valve

Question 52

The carotid artery supplies blood to the __________.

A) head and neck
B) head and shoulders
C) neck and upper arms
D) head and upper arms

Question 53

A septum separates the __________ and _________.

A) atria and ventricles
B) atria and pulmonary valve
C) ventricles and mitral valve
D) pulmonary and mitral valve