Question 1

A recanalization of a blood _________ by surgery is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clot; anticoagulation
B)  vessel; angioplasty
C)  vessel; diffusion
D)  aneurysm; endarterectomy
E)  vessel; anastomosisF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which word relating to the surgical removal of plaque from an artery is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enderterectomy
B)  Endartrectomy
C)  Endarterectomy
D)  Indarterectomy
E)  IndartrectomyF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The medical term that means surgical incision of a vein:

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A)  phlebotomy.
B)  angiogram.
C)  endarterectomy.
D)  venous.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The professional that manages the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiologist.
B)  physical therapist.
C)  doctor of osteopathic.
D)  cardiovascular technologist.
E)  perfusionist.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

In order to assess adequate perfusion to the lower leg, the nurse would palpate which artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phrenic
B)  Carotid
C)  Axillary
D)  PoplitealE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The medical term vasoconstriction means :

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A)  incision into the vagus nerve.
B)  increase in the diameter of a blood vessel.
C)  decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel.
D)  blood vessels returning blood to the heart.
E)  largest veins leading to the heart.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

To correctly document the pulse that is palpated behind the knee, the healthcare practitioner would document this as the pulse of the _____ artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  Popliteal
B)  Intracranial
C)  Natriuretic
D)  Brachiocephalic
E)  EncephalitisF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The prefix in the word epicardium means :

Accepted Answer

A)  heart.
B)  within.
C)  structure.
D)  above.
E)  around.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

When pressing and releasing the swollen ankle, indentions remained in the soft tissue.This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sclerosis.
B)  thrombophlebitis.
C)  edema.
D)  cardiogenic shock.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The term which means intermittent leg pain and limping is:

Accepted Answer

A)  varicose.
B)  ablation.
C)  claudication.
D)  thrombophlebitis.
E)  thromboembolism.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

A continuous ECG recording is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  defibrillation.
B)  magnetic resonance imaging.
C)  cardiac catheterization.
D)  thrombolytic therapy.
E)  holter monitor.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following word pairs are opposite in meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia
B)  Systolic and diastolic
C)  Tachycardia and palpitation
D)  Bicuspid and mitral
E)  Oxygenated and oxygen-richF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The nurse was unable to draw blood from the vein, so he requested a ______ to obtain the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiologist
B)  physical therapist
C)  phlebotomist
D)  urologist E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A clot-busting drug is also known as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  inotropic.
B)  diuretic.
C)  vasoconstrictor.
D)  thrombolytic.
E)  cardioversion.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The study of how blood flows through the circulation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  venogram.
B)  ablation therapy.
C)  blood pressure.
D)  hemodynamics.
E)  vital signs.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

If your heartbeat is too fast or too slow, what specialist would you see?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgeon
B)  Gastrologist
C)  Enterologist
D)  Podiatrist
E)  CardiologistF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The coronary blood vessels supply arterial blood to and take venous blood from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs.
B)  heart.
C)  digestive system.
D)  bones.
E)  skeletal muscles.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The medical term for a heart attack is abbreviated as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for a heart attack...

Question 20

Which of the following words means continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circulation
B)  Vasculature
C)  Systemic
D)  Claudication
E)  AgglutinationF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 6: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of the Language of Cardiology

The professional that manages the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery is the:

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A recanalization of a blood _________ by surgery is _________.

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

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The medical term vasoconstriction means :

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When pressing and releasing the swollen ankle, indentions remained in the soft tissue.This condition is called:

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Which of the following words means continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels?

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Which of the following word pairs are opposite in meaning?

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The term which means intermittent leg pain and limping is:

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If your heartbeat is too fast or too slow, what specialist would you see?

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The prefix in the word epicardium means :

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Which word relating to the surgical removal of plaque from an artery is spelled correctly?

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The nurse was unable to draw blood from the vein, so he requested a ______ to obtain the blood.

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The medical term for a heart attack is abbreviated as _________.

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A clot-busting drug is also known as a(n) :

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The study of how blood flows through the circulation is:

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A continuous ECG recording is known as a

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In order to assess adequate perfusion to the lower leg, the nurse would palpate which artery?

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To correctly document the pulse that is palpated behind the knee, the healthcare practitioner would document this as the pulse of the _____ artery.

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The coronary blood vessels supply arterial blood to and take venous blood from the:

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The medical term that means surgical incision of a vein:

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