Question 1

Threading a thin tube into the heart to collect diagnostic information about cardiac structures, coronary arteries, and great vessels is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Threading a thin tube into the heart to collect diagnostic information about cardiac structures, coronary arteries, and great vessels is known as cardiac catheterization, also referred to as coronary angiography. EEG is used to measure brain activity, positron emission tomography is used to visualize metabolic activity in different regions of the body, and ECG is used to measure the electrical activity of the heart.

Question 2

Surgically forming a closure of an abnormal opening in an interatrial or interventricular wall is

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Surgically forming a closure of an abnormal opening in an interatrial or interventricular wall is called septoplasty. Valvuloplasty refers to repairing or replacing a heart valve. Septicemia is a severe infection in the bloodstream, and phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.

Question 3

What is a mechanical pump device that assists a patient's weakened heart

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LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted to assist a patient's weakened heart in pumping blood. It is commonly used in patients with heart failure or in those waiting for heart transplantation. Cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator are implanted devices that are used to regulate the heartbeat in patients with arrhythmia. ECC (Extracorporeal Circulation) is a temporary device used during surgeries to temporarily replace the function of the heart and lungs.

Question 4

The process of crushing a vein to control bleeding is termed

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Venotripsy is the process of crushing a vein to control bleeding. Phlebotomy refers to the process of collecting blood samples, phlebectomy is the surgical removal of a vein, and venoplasty refers to the reconstruction or repair of a vein.

Question 5

Releasing of adhesions of the pericardium is

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Pericardiolysis is the surgical release of adhesions of the pericardium. Pericardiocentesis is the removal of fluid from the pericardium, septoplasty is the correction of a deviated nasal septum, and valvuloplasty is the repair or replacement of a heart valve.

Question 6

The process of forming new blood vessels is

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The process of forming new blood vessels is called angiogenesis. Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to treat varicose veins, ligation and stripping are surgical procedures used to remove varicose veins, and valvuloplasty is a surgical procedure used to repair or replace heart valves. None of these choices are related to the process of angiogenesis.

Question 7

What is the procedure in which ultrasonic waves are directed through the heart to study its structure and motion?

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The procedure in which ultrasonic waves are directed through the heart to study its structure and motion is called echocardiography.

Question 8

A procedure using a laser to make a series of holes in the heart tissue in the hope of increasing blood flow by stimulating new blood vessels to grow is

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TMR stands for Transmyocardial Revascularization, which is a procedure that involves using a laser to make a series of holes in the heart tissue. This is done in order to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels and increase blood flow to the heart. PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty), MIDCAB (minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass), and CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) are all different procedures that involve opening up or bypassing blocked coronary arteries, but they do not involve the use of a laser to create new blood vessels in the heart tissue.

Question 9

A surgical procedure in which a catheter is threaded into the coronary artery affected by atherosclerotic heart disease, and then the balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated and deflated to expand the lumen of the artery, is

Accepted Answer

PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) is the surgical procedure in which a balloon catheter is threaded into the coronary artery affected by atherosclerotic heart disease and then the balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated and deflated to expand the lumen of the artery.

Question 10

An idiopathic disease of the peripheral vascular system, causing intermittent cyanosis and/or erythema of the distal ends of the fingers and/or toes, is

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Raynaud's disease is an idiopathic disease characterized by intermittent spasms of the small arteries and arterioles of the fingers and/or toes, resulting in ischemia and cyanosis or erythema of the affected areas. DVT and claudication are not associated with cyanosis or erythema of the distal extremities, and Raynaud's phenomenon is a secondary manifestation of an underlying disease or condition.

Question 11

A unilateral circulatory disease secondary to rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, or trauma is

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Raynaud's phenomenon is a unilateral circulatory disease that can be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, or trauma. DVT is a venous disease, claudication is a symptom of arterial disease. Raynaud's disease refers to a primary form of the condition that is not secondary to another underlying condition.

Question 12

Changing an abnormal heart rhythm to a normal one using either chemicals or electricity is

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Cardioversion is the procedure used to change an abnormal heart rhythm to a normal one using either chemicals or electricity. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat heart conditions, while cardiography is a test that generates a graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart. Cardioplegia is a procedure used to stop the heart temporarily during cardiac surgery.

Question 13

A synonym for pericardial tap is

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Pericardial tap is the medical term for pericardiocentesis, which is a procedure of draining fluid from the pericardial sac around the heart. The other choices are not related to this procedure.

Question 14

Imaging the heart through a transducer introduced into the esophagus is

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Transesophageal echocardiography is the specific imaging technique that involves introducing a transducer into the esophagus to visualize the heart. Pericardiocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the sac that surrounds the heart. Electrocardiography measures the electrical activity of the heart. Ultrasound is a general term for imaging using high-frequency sound waves and is often used in transesophageal echocardiography.

Question 15

The procedure in which a series of holes are made in the heart muscle in the hope of increasing blood flow by stimulating new blood vessels to grow is

Accepted Answer

The procedure described in the question is called transmyocardial revascularization, which involves creating a series of holes in the heart muscle to stimulate new blood vessels to grow and increase blood flow. Options A, B, and D are not related to this procedure.

Question 16

The type of hypertension caused by another disease is

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Secondary hypertension is caused by another underlying disease or condition, such as kidney disease or hormonal imbalances. Essential hypertension, on the other hand, has no identifiable cause. Principal and tertiary hypertension are not recognized medical terms.

Question 17

Surgically forming a repair of a damaged heart valve is

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Valvuloplasty is the surgical repair of a damaged heart valve. Venotripsy is the surgical cutting of a vein, LVAD (Left Ventricle Assist Device) is a device that helps the heart pump blood, and septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum in the nose.

Question 18

A procedure to treat cardiac tamponade by aspirating fluid from the pericardium is

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Pericardiocentesis is the procedure of aspirating fluid from the pericardium to treat cardiac tamponade. PTVA is a percutaneous transluminal valvuloplasty, PVC is a premature ventricular contraction, and radiofrequency catheter ablation is a procedure used to treat arrhythmias, none of which are applicable for treating cardiac tamponade.

Question 19

Open-heart surgery in which a piece of a blood vessel from another location is grafted onto one of the coronary arteries to reroute blood around a blockage is

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The given description is referring to a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure. Option A (PTCA) stands for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, a non-surgical procedure for opening up narrowed coronary arteries using a balloon catheter. Option B (MIDCAB) stands for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and involves using small incisions to perform bypass surgery on a limited section of the heart. Option D (TMR) stands for transmyocardial revascularization and is a surgical procedure that involves creating channels in the heart muscle to improve blood flow, but it does not involve grafting a new blood vessel onto a coronary artery. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 20

A surgical procedure in which the heart is still beating while a minimal incision is made over the coronary artery with a blockage, and an artery from the chest wall is used as the bypass, is

Accepted Answer

The surgical procedure described is called minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB). It involves making a small incision over the blocked coronary artery while the heart is still beating and using an artery from the chest wall as a bypass. PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) involves using a balloon catheter to open up a blocked coronary artery from the inside, while CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) involves creating a bypass using a vein or artery from elsewhere in the body. TMR (transmyocardial revascularization) is a procedure in which channels are created in the heart muscle to improve blood flow.

Quiz 9: Circulatory System