Question 1

The blood vessels supplying the heart are known as the ________ circulation

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary
B)  pulmonary
C)  peripheral
D)  lymphatic
E)  systemic

Question 2

The medical term to describe right-sided heart failure that occurs as a result of chronic lung disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac tamponade
B)  myocarditis
C)  tricuspid insufficiency
D)  cor pulmonale
E)  cardiomyopathy

Question 3

Which of the following sets of word elements is used to make a term that means pertaining to between the lower chambers of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  intra + atri + al
B)  intra + ventricul + ar
C)  inter + ventricul + ar
D)  inter + atri + al
E)  atrio + ventricul + ar

Question 4

A suspected MI can be confirmed by which of the following blood tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  BNP, CRP, homocysteine
B)  CK, CRP, homocysteine
C)  CK, Troponin I and T
D)  EBT, CK, BNP
E)  LDL, CRP, CK

Question 5

A type of drug that reduces susceptibility to thrombus formation is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretic
B)  vasodilator
C)  ionotropic
D)  anticoagulant
E)  antiarrhythmic

Question 6

All of the following are risk factors for the development of primary hypertension EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stress
B)  alcohol use
C)  coffee consumption
D)  tobacco use
E)  being overweight

Question 7

What is the definition of the medical term epicardium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pertaining to around the heart
B)  A structure within the heart
C)  Pertaining to upon the heart
D)  A structure above, upon the heart
E)  A condition above the heart

Question 8

Which term containing a prefix, root, and suffix refers to an inflammation around the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocarditis
B)  Pericarditis
C)  Myocarditis
D)  Myocardium
E)  Cardiomyopathy

Question 9

The space between two ribs is called the ________ space.

Accepted Answer

A)  intracostal
B)  interchondral
C)  intercostal
D)  infracostal
E)  suprachondral

Question 10

An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An increase in the diameter of a...

Question 11

Of the following terms, which one has a suffix meaning small?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interstitial
B)  Venule
C)  Axillary
D)  Edematous
E)  Varicose

Question 12

A diagnostic test in which an x-ray is obtained after injection of radiopaque contrast material into blood vessels is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Doppler study
B)  venogram
C)  central venous pressure
D)  angiogram
E)  cardiac stress test

Question 13

The valves in the heart and blood vessels ensure that

Accepted Answer

A)  arterial blood is separated from venous blood
B)  blood flows in only one direction
C)  oxygenated blood is delivered to the lungs
D)  blood pressure is maintained
E)  heart rhythm is consistent

Question 14

The SVC and IVC are collectively known as

Accepted Answer

A)  varices
B)  aortic branches
C)  venae cavae
D)  adrenergic agents
E)  the pulmonary trunk

Question 15

A primary job skill for healthcare providers is to be able to perform tasks that are indicators of a patient's overall health.These sets of measurements are abbreviated as

Accepted Answer

A)  CVP
B)  VS
C)  ECG
D)  IVC
E)  PTCA

Question 16

The radial artery is located in the ________ and is commonly used to feel for the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  axilla; blood pressure
B)  forearm; pulse
C)  thigh; blood pressure
D)  foot; pulse
E)  neck; pulse

Question 17

An abbreviation for the general term describing all the disorders of the systemic arterial and venous systems is

Accepted Answer

A)  ABI
B)  PVD
C)  DVT
D)  VS
E)  CVP

Question 18

An absence of contractions of the heart is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An absence of contractions of the heart...

Question 19

The term bradycardia means

Accepted Answer

A)  bundle branch block
B)  heart attack
C)  dysrhythmia
D)  slow heart rate
E)  rapid heart rate

Question 20

The heart has four sections known as

Accepted Answer

A)  caverns
B)  rooms
C)  chambers
D)  cloisters
E)  cells

Exam 10: Cardiovascular System

Which term containing a prefix, root, and suffix refers to an inflammation around the heart?

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All of the following are risk factors for the development of primary hypertension EXCEPT

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What is the definition of the medical term epicardium?

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An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel is called ________.

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The radial artery is located in the ________ and is commonly used to feel for the ________.

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A suspected MI can be confirmed by which of the following blood tests?

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Which of the following sets of word elements is used to make a term that means pertaining to between the lower chambers of the heart?

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An abbreviation for the general term describing all the disorders of the systemic arterial and venous systems is

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The blood vessels supplying the heart are known as the ________ circulation

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A type of drug that reduces susceptibility to thrombus formation is a(n)

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A primary job skill for healthcare providers is to be able to perform tasks that are indicators of a patient's overall health.These sets of measurements are abbreviated as

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The space between two ribs is called the ________ space.

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The valves in the heart and blood vessels ensure that

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An absence of contractions of the heart is called ________.

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A diagnostic test in which an x-ray is obtained after injection of radiopaque contrast material into blood vessels is a(n)

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The heart has four sections known as

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The medical term to describe right-sided heart failure that occurs as a result of chronic lung disease is

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The SVC and IVC are collectively known as

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The term bradycardia means

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Of the following terms, which one has a suffix meaning small?

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