Deck 10: Cardiovascular,immune,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Question 1

The prefix pan- means

A)pertaining to.
B)all,total.
C)removal.
D)heat.

Answer 1

all,total.

Question 2

The term valvulitis is defined as inflammation of the

A)blood vessels of the heart.
B)pulmonary veins.
C)valves of the heart.
D)inner layer of the heart.

Answer 2

valves of the heart.

Question 3

The combining form that means vein is

A)valv/o.
B)valvul/o.
C)phleb/o.
D)angi/o.

Answer 3

phleb/o.

Question 4

The combining form atri/o is defined as

A)vessel.
B)heat.
C)atrium.
D)artery.

Question 5

The term that means enlargement of the heart is

A)cardiomegaly.
B)hypertension.
C)atrioventricular defect.
D)cardiomyopathy.

Question 6

The suffix that means abnormal reduction in number is

A)-algia.
B)-penia.
C)-sclerosis.
D)-apharesis.

Question 7

The combining form thromb/o is defined as

A)sound.
B)heat.
C)electricity.
D)clot.

Question 8

The combining form that means heart is

A)atri/o.
B)phleb/o.
C)ventricul/o.
D)cardi/o.

Question 9

Hardening of the arteries is called

A)angiostenosis.
B)aortic stenosis.
C)arteriorrhexis.
D)arteriosclerosis.

Question 10

A tumor composed of blood vessels is called

A)angioma.
B)thymoma.
C)lymphoma.
D)hematoma.

Question 11

The pronunciation of the anatomic term for blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrient-containing blood away from the heart is a(n)

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 12

The term that means abnormal reduction of all blood cells is

A)leukocytopenia.
B)thrombocytopenia.
C)pancytopenia.
D)erythrocytopenia.

Question 13

The suffix -poiesis is defined as

A)removal.
B)pain.
C)hardening.
D)formation.

Question 14

The suffix that means formation is

A)-poiesis.
B)-penia.
C)-apheresis.
D)-sclerosis.

Question 15

The pronunciation of the anatomic term for transparent,colorless,tissue fluid that contains lymphocytes and monocytes is called

A)(PLAZ-ma).
B)(limf).
C)
D)(blud).

Question 16

The suffix that means hardening is

A)-malacia.
B)-sclerosis.
C)-penia.
D)-poiesis.

Question 17

The prefix that means slow is

A)tachy-.
B)brady-.
C)hyper-.
D)meta-.

Question 18

The combining form angi/o is defined as

A)vessel.
B)duct.
C)vein.
D)artery.

Question 19

The combining form isch/o is defined as

A)yellowish,fatty plaque.
B)sound.
C)deficiency,blockage.
D)clot.

Question 20

The term that means inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart is

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

Question 21

The condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium and is a common cause of heart failure and myocardial infarction is called

A)arrhythmia.
B)acute coronary syndrome.
C)heart failure.
D)coronary artery disease.

Question 22

The ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is called

A)aneurysm.
B)thromboangiitis obliterans.
C)varicosities.
D)emboli.

Question 23

The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called

A)coronary artery disease.
B)heart failure.
C)atrial fibrillation.
D)hypertensive heart disease.

Question 24

Which of the following is also called a heart attack?

A)Angina pectoris
B)Arrhythmia
C)Hypertensive heart disease
D)Myocardial infarction

Question 25

Chest pain that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle is called

A)cardiac tamponade.
B)heart failure.
C)coarctation of the aorta.
D)angina pectoris.

Question 26

The term that means incision into a vein is

A)splenectomy.
B)phlebotomy.
C)splenorrhaphy.
D)valvuloplasty.

Question 27

The term angioplasty is defined as the surgical

A)repair of a blood vessel.
B)repair of a valve.
C)excision of a vein.
D)repair of an artery.

Question 28

A condition in which pathogenic microorganisms,usually bacteria,enter the bloodstream,causing a systemic inflammatory response to the infection is called

A)phagocytosis.
B)sepsis.
C)vaccine.
D)immunodeficiency.

Question 29

An inherited bleeding disorder most commonly caused by a deficiency of the coagulation factor VIII is

A)Hodgkin disease.
B)leukemia.
C)anemia.
D)hemophilia.

Question 30

A sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation is called

A)angina pectoris.
B)myocardial infarction.
C)heart failure.
D)cardiac arrest.

Question 31

The term lymphadenitis is defined as inflammation of

A)lymphatic vessels.
B)lymph glands.
C)lymph nodes.
D)lymph tissue.

Question 32

Excision within the artery (of plaque from the arterial wall)is called

A)pericardiostomy.
B)phlebectomy.
C)atherectomy.
D)endarterectomy.

Question 33

The term that means surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the heart is

A)phlebectomy.
B)pericardiocentesis.
C)angioplasty.
D)endarterectomy.

Question 34

A malignant disease characterized by an excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow is

A)Hodgkin disease.
B)anemia.
C)hemophilia.
D)leukemia.

Question 35

The term arrhythmia means

A)abnormal variation in the heart rhythm.
B)heart abnormality present at birth.
C)vascular inflammatory disorder.
D)obstruction of an artery of the heart.

Question 36

The term ischemia is defined as

A)deficiency in blood (flow).
B)disease of the heart muscle.
C)narrowing of mitral valve from scarring.
D)distended or tortuous veins.

Question 37

The term cardiomyopathy is defined as

A)disease of the heart muscle.
B)enlargement of the heart.
C)inflammation of the heart muscle.
D)acute compression of the heart.

Question 38

An acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes,sore throat,fatigue,and fever is

A)rheumatic heart disease.
B)mitral valve stenosis.
C)infectious mononucleosis.
D)deep vein thrombosis.

Question 39

A disease of the arteries in the arms and legs resulting in narrowing or complete obstruction of the artery is called

A)coronary artery disease.
B)hypertensive heart disease.
C)acute coronary syndrome.
D)peripheral arterial disease.

Question 40

The term anemia is defined as

A)an excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes.
B)the dissolution of erythrocytes.
C)condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erythrocytes.
D)condition in which pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream.

Question 41

The blood test used to measure the volume of erythrocytes is

A)hemoglobin.
B)hematocrit.
C)platelet count.
D)homocysteine.

Question 42

A blood test used to determine the amount of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen is

A)hemoglobin.
B)prothrombin time.
C)hematocrit.
D)coagulation time.

Question 43

The term hemostasis is defined as the

A)equilibrium of the body as a whole.
B)formation of erythrocytes.
C)stoppage of bleeding.
D)destruction of erythrocytes.

Question 44

A test that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress is a(n)

A)sestamibi test.
B)exercise stress test.
C)Doppler ultrasound.
D)impedance plethysmography.

Question 45

The blood test for determining coagulation activity defects is called

A)platelet count.
B)prothrombin time.
C)complete blood count.
D)hemoglobin.

Question 46

A surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked arteries is

A)embolectomy.
B)percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
C)coronary stent.
D)coronary artery bypass graft.

Question 47

The term cardiology means

A)pertaining to the heart and the blood.
B)study of the heart.
C)study of the blood.
D)study of the heart and the blood.

Question 48

The term femoropopliteal bypass is defined as

A)surgical excision of an aneurysm.
B)surgery to establish an alternate route of blood flow past a blocked femoral artery.
C)surgical removal of an embolus or clot.
D)supportive scaffold device placed in a femoral artery.

Question 49

The term echocardiogram is defined as the

A)instrument used to measure pulse waves and heartbeat.
B)record of the heart (structure and motion)using sound waves.
C)process of recording the electrical activity of the heart.
D)instrument used to examine chest sounds.

Question 50

An angioscope is a(n)

A)radiographic imaging of a blood vessel.
B)visual examination of a blood vessel.
C)instrument used for visual examination (of the inside)of a blood vessel.
D)radiographic image of an artery.

Question 51

The term thymectomy is defined as a(n)_____________ the thymus gland.

A)surgical fixation of
B)incision into
C)excision of
D)tumor of

Question 52

The radiographic image of a vein is called a(n)

A)angioscopy.
B)venogram.
C)arteriogram.
D)angiography.

Question 53

A record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

A)echocardiogram.
B)sonogram.
C)electrocardiogram.
D)aortogram.

Question 54

The procedure in which a balloon is advanced into a blood vessel to the area in which the plaque has formed is called

A)percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
B)embolectomy.
C)coronary artery bypass graft.
D)coronary stent.

Question 55

A study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels is called

A)single-photon emission computed tomography.
B)impedance plethysmography.
C)Doppler ultrasound.
D)electrocardiogram.

Question 56

The procedure to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow,usually from the ilium (upper hip bone),is called

A)bone marrow aspiration.
B)bone marrow transplant.
C)bone marrow biopsy.
D)catheter ablation.

Question 57

An injection of a medication either intravenously or intraarterially to dissolve blood clots is called

A)thrombolytic therapy.
B)catheter ablation.
C)aneurysmectomy.
D)coronary stent.

Question 58

A blood test to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking heparin is

A)C-reactive protein.
B)activated partial thromboplastin time.
C)lipid profile.
D)creatine phosphokinase.

Question 59

The device used for measuring blood pressure is a

A)Doppler ultrasound.
B)sphygmocardiograph.
C)cardiac catheterization.
D)sphygmomanometer.

Question 60

A test done to determine the time it takes for a blood clot to form is called

A)a complete blood count.
B)prothrombin time.
C)coagulation time.
D)sestamibi stress testing.

Question 61

The abbreviation for sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart is

A)RBC.
B)ACS.
C)HF.
D)CCU.

Question 62

The abbreviation for disorder of the heart brought about by persistent high blood pressure is

A)MI.
B)AFib.
C)HHD.
D)DVT.

Question 63

An exaggerated life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen is called

A)antibodies.
B)allergen.
C)anaphylaxis.
D)autoimmune disease.

Question 64

A lumen is a(n)

A)opening of a duct.
B)cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ.
C)tight closure.
D)constricted vessel.

Question 65

The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax between contractions is called

A)systole.
B)diastole.
C)fibrillation.
D)vasodilator.

Question 66

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term which means rapid loss of blood?

A)Hemorrage
B)Hemorhage
C)Hemmorhage
D)Hemorrhage

Question 67

Because the collapse of a vein following coronary artery bypass surgery may occur,a significant concern in the care of these patients postoperatively is a blood pressure reading below normal or

A)hypertriglyceridemia.
B)hypertension.
C)hypothermia.
D)hypotension.

Question 68

Following illness with rheumatic fever,the child began showing signs of narrowing of the mitral valve from scarring or

A)mitral valve stenosis.
B)tachycardia.
C)pericarditis.
D)aortic stenosis.

Question 69

The procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood,instill a medication,or start an intravenous infusion is

A)venipuncture.
B)vasoconstriction.
C)extravasation.
D)venogram.

Question 70

An excessive amount of any type of fat in the blood is called

A)hyperlipidemia.
B)hypercholesterolemia.
C)hypertriglyceridemia.
D)lipids.

Question 71

The term that means removal of the liquid portion of the blood (from withdrawn blood)is

A)hematopoiesis.
B)hemolysis.
C)hemostasis.
D)plasmapheresis.

Question 72

The abbreviation for record of the electrical activity of the heart is

A)CABG.
B)DVT.
C)ECG.
D)HHD.

Question 73

The term that means a condition of (body)temperature that is below (normal)is

A)hematopoiesis.
B)hemolysis.
C)hypothermia.
D)thrombolysis.

Question 74

The abbreviation for a nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles is

A)SPECT.
B)PTCA.
C)TEE.
D)DSA.

Question 75

Blood pressure may be reduced with the use of an agent that expands the diameter of blood vessels,or a

A)venipuncture.
B)vaccine.
C)vasoconstrictor.
D)vasodilator.

Question 76

A test to monitor anticoagulation therapy is

A)CBC.
B)Hct.
C)Hgb.
D)PT.

Question 77

The term systole is defined as

A)pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel wall.
B)a phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood.
C)blood pressure that is below normal.
D)a phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax between contractions.

Question 78

An anticoagulant agent is one that

A)narrows the lumen of blood vessels.
B)magnifies clotting defects.
C)causes hemorrhage.
D)slows the blood clotting process.

Question 79

A physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood is called a

A)hematologist.
B)hematology.
C)phlebology.
D)phlebologist.

Question 80

The term blood dyscrasia is defined as

A)pathological condition of the blood.
B)the rapid flow of blood.
C)blood pressure below normal.
D)agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels.