Deck 9: Cardiovascular System

Question 1

The ________ is called the pacemaker of the heart.

A)sinoatrial node
B)bundle of His
C)atrioventricular node
D)Purkinje system

Answer 1

sinoatrial node

Question 2

The medical term for hardening of the arteries is:

A)atherosclerosis.
B)angiostenosis.
C)arteriosclerosis.
D)atheroma.

Answer 2

arteriosclerosis.

Question 3

Cramping pain in the legs during walking is called:

A)shock.
B)claudication.
C)infarction.
D)fibrillation.

Answer 3

claudication.

Question 4

In the term angina pectoris,the root angin means :

A)vessel.
B)aorta.
C)to choke.
D)to hold back.

Question 5

All of the following are common pulse points except:

A)dorsalis pedis.
B)radial.
C)brachial.
D)carotid.

Question 6

The surgical excision of the inner portion of an artery is called:

A)endarterotomy.
B)endocardium.
C)endarteritis.
D)endarterectomy.

Question 7

A condition in which there is lack of a regular rhythm of the heartbeat is:

A)murmur.
B)palpitation.
C)arrhythmia.
D)fibrillation.

Question 8

A condition in which a blood clot obstructs a blood vessel is known as:

A)thrombosis.
B)embolism.
C)cyanosis.
D)constriction.

Question 9

The most common site for taking an adult's pulse in the doctor's office is the ________ artery.

A)carotid
B)femoral
C)brachial
D)radial

Question 10

A fast heartbeat is known as:

A)bradycardia.
B)trachycardia.
C)brachycardia.
D)tachycardia.

Question 11

________ is used to evaluate the heart for structural defects.

A)Electrocardiogram
B)Cardiac enzyme
C)Echocardiography
D)Cardiac catheterization

Question 12

A type of medication that increases the tone of the heart is called:

A)vasodilator.
B)vasopressor.
C)cardiopathy.
D)cardiotonic.

Question 13

Which valve sits between the right atrium and the right ventricle?

A)bicuspid
B)tricuspid
C)pulmonary
D)aortic

Question 14

The blood test performed to determine cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction is:

A)cardiac enzymes.
B)cholesterol.
C)triglycerides.
D)angiogram.

Question 15

________ pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries.

A)Pulse
B)Valvular
C)Blood
D)Capillary

Question 16

Blood is transported from the right and left ventricles of the heart to all body parts by the:

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

Question 17

An incision into a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis is known as:

A)intravenous.
B)phlebotomy.
C)phlebitis.
D)phlebectomy.

Question 18

A surgical connection between blood vessels or the joining of one hollow or tubular organ to another is:

A)claudication.
B)bruit.
C)aneurysm.
D)anastomosis.

Question 19

An abnormally slow heartbeat is called:

A)bradycardia.
B)tachycardia.
C)fibrillation.
D)murmur.

Question 20

In the term telangiectasis,the suffix -ectasis means :

A)hardening.
B)dilatation.
C)narrowing.
D)large.

Question 21

The lipid profile test determines levels of:

A)cholesterol.
B)HDL (high-density lipoproteins).
C)triglycerides.
D)all of the above

Question 22

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

A)mitral
B)aortic
C)tricuspid
D)pulmonary

Question 23

The passage of oxygen and nutrients to the body cells takes place at the:

A)capillaries.
B)arterioles.
C)venules.
D)none of the above

Question 24

In the term sphygmomanometer,the combining form sphygm/o means :

A)pulse.
B)artery.
C)blood.
D)thin.

Question 25

Chest pain that is caused by restricted blood flow to the heart is:

A)angina pectoris.
B)angiostenosis.
C)cardiac arrest.
D)flutter.

Question 26

Which is used in the measuring of an arterial blood pressure?

A)electrocardiograph
B)cardiologist
C)sphygmomanometer
D)defibrillator

Question 27

Blood is returned to the heart from all body parts by the:

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

Question 28

The most common site for checking blood pressure is at the ________ artery.

A)brachial
B)temporal
C)radial
D)femoral

Question 29

The sinoatrial node,the atrioventricular node,and the atrioventricular bundle are specialized ________ tissues of the heart.

A)endocardial
B)myocardial
C)neuromuscular
D)pericardial

Question 30

The heart is divided by a partition called the:

A)septum.
B)ventricle.
C)atrium.
D)all of the above

Question 31

An ________ records the electrical activity of the heart.

A)EEG
B)EMG
C)ECG
D)all of the above

Question 32

A pulse pressure over ________ points and under ________ points is considered abnormal.

A)40,20
B)40,30
C)50,30
D)50,20

Question 33

The proper spelling for the term describing hardening of the arteries is:

A)arteosclerosis.
B)arteriosclerosis.
C)arterislerosis.
D)arteriscerosis.

Question 34

In the term ischemia,the suffix -emia means :

A)process.
B)blood condition.
C)condition of.
D)formation.

Question 35

A venous or arterial noise heard on auscultation is called a:

A)bruit.
B)flutter.
C)murmur.
D)lub-dupp.

Question 36

The average adult heartbeat is:

A)50-80.
B)60-90.
C)90-110.
D)100-125.

Question 37

The process of removing a blood sample from a vein is called:

A)venipuncture.
B)phlebotomy.
C)both A and B
D)none of the above

Question 38

Ballooning or widening of a weak portion of an artery is known as:

A)hemangioma.
B)mitral stenosis.
C)aneurysm.
D)ischemia.

Question 39

A sphygmomanometer is used to:

A)measure arterial blood pressure.
B)listen to breath sounds.
C)check electrical activity of the heart.
D)none of the above

Question 40

Another name for the mitral valve is:

A)atrioventricular valve.
B)aortic valve.
C)semilunar valve.
D)bicuspid valve.

Question 41

The term diastole means ________ phase of the heart cycle.

A)contraction
B)narrowing
C)relaxation
D)pumping

Question 42

The medical term anastomosis means :

A)surgical repair of a nerve.
B)surgical connection between blood vessels.
C)temporary opening into the abdomen.
D)none of the above

Question 43

In the term oximetry,the suffix -metry means :

A)meter.
B)distance.
C)place.
D)measurement.

Question 44

Inflammation of the heart muscle is termed:

A)carditis.
B)myocarditis.
C)endocarditis.
D)pericarditis.

Question 45

A device for recording a patient's ECG for 24 hours is called a/an:

A)stress test.
B)Holter monitor.
C)ultrasonograph.
D)MRI.

Question 46

Another name for left-sided heart failure is:

A)pulmonary edema.
B)dyspnea.
C)congestive heart failure.
D)all of the above

Question 47

The term used for any disease of the heart muscle is:

A)atherosclerosis.
B)cardiopathy.
C)arteriosclerosis.
D)cardiomyopathy.

Question 48

The most common symptom of a heart attack is:

A)myodynia.
B)pectoralis.
C)carditis.
D)angina.

Question 49

An excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood is termed:

A)atherosclerosis.
B)hyperlipidemia.
C)lipidoprotein.
D)triglyceride.

Question 50

Irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat is called:

A)dysrhythmia.
B)bradycardia.
C)arrhythmia.
D)both A and C

Question 51

A heartbeat over ________ beats per minute is termed tachycardia.

A)70
B)80
C)90
D)100

Question 52

A waxy,fatty substance found in the bloodstream is called:

A)carbohydrate.
B)cholesterol.
C)lipoprotein.
D)occlusion.

Question 53

Hypertension is commonly called:

A)low blood pressure.
B)heart disease.
C)chest inflammation.
D)the silent killer.

Question 54

In the term infarction,the root infarct means :

A)process.
B)necrosis of an area.
C)blood.
D)tissue.

Question 55

Which condition occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area?

A)embolism
B)stroke
C)myocardial infarction
D)shock

Question 56

In the term extracorporeal,the combining form corpor/e means :

A)body.
B)circulation.
C)beyond.
D)constriction.

Question 57

Another term for a heart attack is:

A)myocardial infarction.
B)cardiomyopathy.
C)thrombosis.
D)myocarditis.

Question 58

The buildup of fatty substances on the walls of an artery is called:

A)atheroma.
B)anastomosis.
C)atherosclerosis.
D)arteriosclerosis.

Question 59

The term systole means ________ phase of the heart cycle.

A)dilation
B)resting
C)filling
D)contraction

Question 60

The ________ pulse is located in the antecubital space of the elbow.

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral

Question 61

Write the correct meaning for CAD:

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for mitral stenosis:

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for cardiac output:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for coronary artery disease:

Question 65

Write the correct abbreviation for atrioventricular:

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for sinoatrial (node):

Question 67

Write the correct meaning for MI:

Question 68

Write the correct meaning for LDL:

Question 69

Write the correct abbreviation for premature ventricular contractions:

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for electrocardiogram:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for myocardial infarction:

Question 72

Write the correct meaning for EKG,ECG:

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for high-density lipoprotein:

Question 74

Recording the electrical heart activity and blood pressure during exercise on a treadmill is a/an:

A)angiogram.
B)angiography.
C)stress test.
D)cardiac catheterization.

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for congestive heart failure:

Question 76

Write the correct meaning for Hgb:

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for HDL:

Question 78

Write the correct meaning for BP:

Question 79

Write the correct abbreviation for blood pressure:

Question 80

The x-ray recording of a blood vessel after the injection of a radiopaque substance is:

A)electrophysiology.
B)stress test.
C)angiography.
D)cardiac enzymes.