Deck 7: Circulatory System

Question 1

Another name for a heart attack is:

A) phlebitis.
B) myocardial infarction.
C) pericarditis.
D) arteriosclerosis.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Myocardium is:

A) the membrane around the heart.
B) the heart muscle.
C) inflammation of the heart.
D) hardening of the heart.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Inflammation of the lining of the heart is called:

A) endocardium.
B) pericarditis.
C) myocardial infarction.
D) endocarditis.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The two main types of lymphocytes are T cells and:

A) neutrophils.
B) B cells.
C) A cells.
D) monocytes.

Question 5

The normal contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is initiated by the:

A) right ventricle.
B) bundle of His.
C) Purkinje fibers.
D) sinoatrial node.

Question 6

The upper figure on a blood pressure reading is the:

A) systolic pressure.
B) millimeters of mercury.
C) diastolic pressure.
D) relaxation pressure.

Question 7

The only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood is the:

A) aorta.
B) carotid.
C) coronary.
D) pulmonary.

Question 8

The large vein that returns blood from the head, neck, thorax, and upper limbs to the right atrium of the heart is the:

A) aorta.
B) inferior vena cava.
C) carotid artery.
D) superior vena cava.

Question 9

Red blood cells are produced in the:

A) thymus.
B) liver.
C) bone marrow.
D) spleen.

Question 10

The largest artery in the body is the:

A) aorta.
B) pulmonary.
C) carotid.
D) radial.

Question 11

Blood is supplied to the heart muscle by the:

A) cardiac arteries.
B) aorta.
C) right ventricle.
D) coronary arteries.

Question 12

A weakness in an arterial wall is called:

A) anemia.
B) thrombosis.
C) embolism.
D) aneurysm.

Question 13

Hardening of the arteries is called:

A) necrosis.
B) ptosis.
C) dermatitis.
D) atherosclerosis.

Question 14

The blood vessel with the thickest walls is the:

A) capillary.
B) artery.
C) venule.
D) vein.

Question 15

All of the following are formed elements found in the blood except:

A) erythrocytes.
B) platelets.
C) macrophages.
D) leukocytes.

Question 16

The longest vein in the body is the:

A) saphenous.
B) basilic.
C) superior vena cava.
D) cephalic.

Question 17

The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart are:

A) arteries.
B) alveoli.
C) capillaries.
D) veins.

Question 18

A sphygmomanometer is used to measure:

A) heart muscle damage.
B) pulse rate.
C) blood pressure.
D) heart rate.

Question 19

The artery of choice for measuring the pulse rate in an adult is the:

A) carotid.
B) radial.
C) brachial.
D) temporal.

Question 20

A heart murmur indicates a problem with the:

A) heart muscle.
B) superior vena cava.
C) coronary arteries.
D) heart valves.

Question 21

When anemia is a possible diagnosis for a patient, the physician will most likely be interested in the results for which of the following cells analyzed in the complete blood count (CBC):

A) leukocytes.
B) platelets.
C) macrophages.
D) erythrocytes.

Question 22

All of the following are tests to monitor the coagulation system except the:

A) reticulocyte count.
B) prothrombin time.
C) activated partial thromboplastin time.
D) D-dimer.

Question 23

A person's blood type is determined by the presence of:

A) antibodies on red blood cells (RBCs).
B) circulating antigens.
C) antibodies on white blood cells (WBCs).
D) antigens on red blood cells (RBCs).

Question 24

The primary function of leukocytes is:

A) oxygen transport.
B) hemostasis.
C) a defense mechanism.
D) a filter mechanism.

Question 25

Fibrin degradation products are elevated in:

A) iron deficiency anemia.
B) hemophilia.
C) leukemia.
D) disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Question 26

The fluid that comprises approximately 55% of the total blood volume is made up of:

A) hematocrit.
B) plasma.
C) tissue fluid.
D) serum.

Question 27

Most laboratory tests are performed using:

A) arterial blood.
B) venous blood.
C) capillary blood.
D) oxygenated blood.

Question 28

The least common of the leukocytes analyzed in the complete blood count (CBC) is the:

A) eosinophil.
B) platelet.
C) erythrocyte.
D) basophil.

Question 29

Pathways of the coagulation cascade are:

A) platelets and thrombin.
B) intrinsic and extrinsic.
C) fibrinogen and prothrombin.
D) heparin and Coumadin.

Question 30

Functions of the blood include all of the following except:

A) transport oxygen.
B) regulate pulse rate.
C) deliver nutrients.
D) transport waste products.

Question 31

The leukocyte with the highest concentration in normal blood is the:

A) monocyte.
B) eosinophil.
C) basophil.
D) neutrophil.

Question 32

The prothrombin time is used to monitor:

A) oxygen therapy.
B) polycythemia.
C) Coumadin therapy.
D) rheumatic heart disease.

Question 33

The primary role of the thrombocyte is to:

A) transport nutrients.
B) promote blood clotting.
C) phagocytize bacteria.
D) produce antibodies.

Question 34

Select the single answer below that correctly fills in the names of the coagulation tests described. The __________________test is performed to monitor patients on Coumadin therapy, and the _________________test is performed to monitor patients on Heparin therapy:

A) fibrin degradation products (FDP)/prothrombin time (PT)
B) prothrombin time (PT)/fibrinogen
C) prothrombin time (PT)/activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT or PTT)
D) bleeding time (BT)/platelet count (plt)

Question 35

The plasma of a person who is blood type A will contain:

A) anti-B antibodies.
B) anti-A antibodies.
C) A antigens.
D) B antigens.

Question 36

The function of hemoglobin in the red blood cell (RBC) is to:

A) maintain the RBC membrane.
B) transport oxygen to cells.
C) remove carbon dioxide from cells.
D) both B and C

Question 37

An increase in the number of white blood cells (WBCs) is:

A) anemia.
B) leukopenia.
C) leukocytosis.
D) polycythemia.

Question 38

The correct order of the four stages of the coagulation or hemostasis process is:

A) Retraction or tightening of the clot; platelets become sticky, clump together, and adhere to the injured vessel wall; degradation or breakdown of the clot; the extrinsic, intrinsic, and common pathway activate and proceed to complete the clot.
B) Platelets become sticky, clump together, and adhere to the injured vessel wall; retraction or tightening of the clot; degradation or breakdown of the clot; the extrinsic, intrinsic, and common pathway activate and proceed to complete the clot.
C) Platelets become sticky, clump together, and adhere to the injured vessel wall; the extrinsic, intrinsic, and common pathway activate and proceed to complete the clot; retraction or tightening of the clot; and degradation or breakdown of the clot.
D) The extrinsic, intrinsic, and common pathway activate and proceed to complete the clot; retraction or tightening of the clot; degradation or breakdown of the clot; platelets become sticky, clump together, and adhere to the injured vessel wall.

Question 39

Spontaneous activation of the coagulation system is:

A) hemophilia.
B) thrombocytopenia.
C) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
D) polycythemia.

Question 40

Coagulation requires all of the following except:

A) prothrombin.
B) thrombin.
C) heparin.
D) fibrin.

Question 41

The brachial artery is the site of choice for measuring blood pressure.

Question 42

Match the following leukocytes with their description or function.
a.Antibody production
b.Becomes a macrophage
c.Increased in allergies
d.Increased in bacterial infections
e.Releases histamine
Monocyte

Question 43

Damage to the valves in veins may result in varicose veins.

Question 44

Pulmonary vein

Question 45

Match the following leukocytes with their description or function.
a.Antibody production
b.Becomes a macrophage
c.Increased in allergies
d.Increased in bacterial infections
e.Releases histamine
Neutrophil

Question 46

Match the following leukocytes with their description or function.
a.Antibody production
b.Becomes a macrophage
c.Increased in allergies
d.Increased in bacterial infections
e.Releases histamine
Lymphocyte

Question 47

A transfusion reaction will occur if a person with type A blood is given donor blood that is type A.

Question 48

Match the following leukocytes with their description or function.
a.Antibody production
b.Becomes a macrophage
c.Increased in allergies
d.Increased in bacterial infections
e.Releases histamine
Eosinophil

Question 49

A pulse rate of 75 beats per minute is a normal vital sign.

Question 50

Right ventricle

Question 51

Left atrium

Question 52

Pulmonary artery

Question 53

Match the following leukocytes with their description or function.
a.Antibody production
b.Becomes a macrophage
c.Increased in allergies
d.Increased in bacterial infections
e.Releases histamine
Basophil

Question 54

Aorta

Question 55

Fibrinolysis must occur before a clot is formed.
Short Answer

Question 56

The diastolic blood pressure reading represents pressure during contraction of the ventricles.

Question 57

Right atrium

Question 58

Left ventricle