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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. angi/o
A.
blood or lymph vessel
B.
plaque, fatty substance
C.
aorta
D.
artery
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. aort/o
A.
aorta
B.
artery
C.
slow
D.
plaque, fatty substance
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. arteri/o
A.
slow
B.
artery
C.
plaque, fatty substance
D.
aorta
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. ather/o
A.
artery
B.
aorta
C.
plaque, fatty substance
D.
blood or lymph vessel
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. brady-
A.
blood or lymph vessel
B.
slow
C.
artery
D.
aorta
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. cardi/o
A.
blood condition
B.
vein
C.
mixture or blending
D.
heart
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. -crasia
A.
mixture or blending
B.
blood
C.
blood condition
D.
vein
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. -emia
A.
heart
B.
blood
C.
blood condition
D.
vein
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. ven/o
A.
vein
B.
mixture or blending
C.
blood condition
D.
heart
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. hem/o
A.
blood condition
B.
vein
C.
blood
D.
mixture or blending
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. erythr/o
A.
vein
B.
white
C.
fast, rapid
D.
red
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. leuk/o
A.
white
B.
clot
C.
fast, rapid
D.
vein
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. phleb/o
A.
clot
B.
red
C.
vein
D.
fast, rapid
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. tachy-
A.
vein
B.
white
C.
red
D.
fast, rapid
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. thromb/o
A.
vein
B.
white
C.
fast, rapid
D.
clot
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. embolism
A.
abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
B.
foreign object circulating in the blood
C.
blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D.
sudden blockage of a blood vessel
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. embolus
A.
blocking of an artery by a blood clot
B.
foreign object circulating in the blood
C.
blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
D.
abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. thrombosis
A.
sudden blockage of a blood vessel
B.
blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
C.
abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
D.
blocking of an artery by a blood clot
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. thrombotic occlusion
A.
blocking of an artery by a blood clot
B.
foreign object circulating in the blood
C.
sudden blockage of a blood vessel
D.
abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. thrombus
A.
blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B.
foreign object circulating in the blood
C.
abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
D.
blocking of an artery by a blood clot
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term. erythrocytes
A.
pigment that transports oxygen
B.
white blood cells
C.
mature red blood cells
D.
cancer characterized by abnormal leukocytes
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term. hemoglobin
A.
abnormally low number of white blood cells
B.
white blood cells
C.
cancer characterized by abnormal leukocytes
D.
pigment that transports oxygen
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term. leukemia
A.
abnormally low number of white blood cells
B.
cancer characterized by abnormal leukocytes
C.
mature red blood cells
D.
white blood cells
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term. leukocytes
A.
cancer characterized by abnormal leukocytes
B.
white blood cells
C.
abnormally low number of white blood cells
D.
pigment that transports oxygen
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term. leukopenia
A.
cancer characterized by abnormal leukocytes
B.
pigment that transports oxygen
C.
abnormally low number of white blood cells
D.
mature red blood cells
Question #26
Match the definition with the appropriate condition. angina
A.
episodes of severe chest pain
B.
sudden cessation of the heartbeat
C.
abnormally slow heartbeat
D.
abnormal heart rhythm
Question #27
Match the definition with the appropriate condition. arrhythmia
A.
sudden cessation of the heartbeat
B.
abnormally slow heartbeat
C.
abnormal heart rhythm
D.
abnormally rapid heartbeat
Question #28
Match the definition with the appropriate condition. bradycardia
A.
sudden cessation of the heartbeat
B.
abnormally slow heartbeat
C.
abnormally rapid heartbeat
D.
abnormal heart rhythm
Question #29
Match the definition with the appropriate condition. cardiac arrest
A.
abnormally rapid heartbeat
B.
abnormally slow heartbeat
C.
sudden cessation of the heartbeat
D.
abnormal heart rhythm
Question #30
Match the definition with the appropriate condition. tachycardia
A.
abnormally rapid heartbeat
B.
episodes of severe chest pain
C.
abnormal heart rhythm
D.
abnormally slow heartbeat
Question #31
Match the definition with the correct term. anemia
A.
absence of all formed blood elements
B.
larger-than-normal red blood cells
C.
abnormally few red blood cells
D.
inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
Question #32
Match the definition with the correct term. aplastic anemia
A.
inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
B.
larger-than-normal red blood cells
C.
lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
D.
absence of all formed blood elements
Question #33
Match the definition with the correct term. hemolytic anemia
A.
larger-than-normal red blood cells
B.
lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
C.
absence of all formed blood elements
D.
inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
Question #34
Match the definition with the correct term. megaloblastic anemia
A.
abnormally few red blood cells
B.
larger-than-normal red blood cells
C.
lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
D.
absence of all formed blood elements
Question #35
Match the definition with the correct term. pernicious anemia
A.
abnormally few red blood cells
B.
inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
C.
lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
D.
absence of all formed blood elements
Question #36
A/An ____________________ is a localized, balloon-like enlargement of an artery wall.
A.
sickle cell
B.
atheroma
C.
phlebitis
D.
aneurysm
Question #37
A.
pericardium
B.
dyscrasia
C.
thallium
D.
hemostasis
Question #38
The term ____________________ means a condition in which there are an abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the blood.
A.
endocarditis
B.
atherosclerosis
C.
thrombocytopenia
D.
atherectomy
Question #39
A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to rid the body of excess sodium and water.
A.
angioplasty
B.
orthostatic
C.
atheroma
D.
diuretic
Question #40
The term ____________________ is used to describe all the diseases of the heart muscle.
A.
atherectomy
B.
thrombolytic
C.
endarterectomy
D.
cardiomyopathy
Question #41
A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a clot-busting drug.
A.
phlebitis
B.
hemostasis
C.
atherosclerosis
D.
thrombolytic
Question #42
A deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall is known as a/an ____________________.
A.
diuretic
B.
beta-blocker
C.
anticoagulant
D.
atheroma
Question #43
The use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm is known as ____________________.
A.
ACE inhibitor
B.
sickle cell
C.
defibrillation
D.
electrocardiogram
Question #44
____________________ veins are abnormally swollen veins that usually occur in the legs.
A.
Varicose
B.
Diuretic
C.
Ventricular
D.
Aneurysm
Question #45
The ____________________ is the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart.
A.
hemostasis
B.
dyscrasia
C.
beta-blocker
D.
pericardium
Question #46
A.
Ventricular
B.
ACE inhibitor
C.
Orthostatic
D.
Thrombolytic
Question #47
A/An ____________________ blocks the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract.
A.
Sickle cell
B.
ACE inhibitor
C.
Dyscrasia
D.
Aneurysm
Question #48
The term ____________________ means to stop or control bleeding.
A.
atherosclerosis
B.
hemostasis
C.
atheroma
D.
phlebitis
Question #49
____________________ tachycardia is a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles.
A.
Diuretic
B.
Endocarditis
C.
Ventricular
D.
Dyscrasia
Question #50
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of plaque from the interior lining of an artery.
A.
cardiomyopathy
B.
angioplasty
C.
endarterectomy
D.
atherectomy
Question #51
The genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape, is known as ____________________ anemia.
A.
sickle cell
B.
beta-blocker
C.
diuretic
D.
anticoagulant
Question #52
A/An ____________________ is a medication that slows the rate of the heartbeat.
A.
sickle cell
B.
anticoagulant
C.
beta-blocker
D.
diuretic
Question #53
The form of ____________________ known as LDL is harmful because it contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries.
A.
diuretic
B.
cholesterol
C.
phlebitis
D.
pericardium
Question #54
A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a heart attack.
A.
atherosclerosis
B.
cardiomyopathy
C.
myocardial infarction
D.
ventricular fibrillation
Question #55
A/An ____________________ is a medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming.
A.
diuretic
B.
beta-blocker
C.
anticoagulant
D.
sickle cell
Question #56
An inflammation of the inner lining of the heart is known as ____________________.
A.
atherosclerosis
B.
phlebitis
C.
endocarditis
D.
hemostasis
Question #57
Chronic ____________________ is a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves.
A.
coronary thrombosis
B.
carotid endarterectomy
C.
myocardial infarction
D.
venous insufficiency
Question #58
The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein is ____________________.
A.
phlebitis
B.
atherosclerosis
C.
atheroma
D.
hemostasis
Question #59
A/An ____________________ is a technique of mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel.
A.
angioplasty
B.
endarterectomy
C.
atherectomy
D.
cardiomyopathy
Question #60
____________________ is the rapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles.
A.
Carotid endarterectomy
B.
Coronary thrombosis
C.
Myocardial infarction
D.
Ventricular fibrillation
Question #61
A/An ____________________ is a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium.
A.
pericardium
B.
electrocardiogram
C.
cardiomyopathy
D.
endarterectomy
Question #62
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain.
A.
carotid endarterectomy
B.
myocardial infarction
C.
cardiac catheterization
D.
coronary thrombosis
Question #63
____________________ disease is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle.
A.
Coronary artery
B.
Coronary thrombosis
C.
Myelodysplastic
D.
Temporal arteritis
Question #64
The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaques is known as ____________________.
A.
hemostasis
B.
atherosclerosis
C.
endocarditis
D.
phlebitis
Question #65
A/An ____________________ is a serious and potentially fatal complication that occurs when the patient’s blood and the donated blood do not match.
A.
atrial fibrillation
B.
coronary thrombosis
C.
transfusion reaction
D.
venous insufficiency
Question #66
____________________ occurs when the normal contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid, uncontrolled twitching of the muscular heart wall.
A.
Atrial fibrillation
B.
venous insufficiency
C.
endocarditis
D.
orthostatic
Question #67
An inflammation of a heart valve is known as ____________________.
A.
endocarditis
B.
sickle cell
C.
diuretic
D.
valvulitis
Question #68
____________________ is damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery.
A.
Coronary artery
B.
Coronary thrombosis
C.
Ventricular fibrillation
D.
Temporal arteritis
Question #69
A potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream is known as ____________________.
A.
sepsis
B.
phlebitis
C.
atherosclerosis
D.
atheroma
Question #70
In a ____________________ stress test, the flow of blood through the heart during exercise is assessed with the use of the radionuclide.
A.
sepsis
B.
thallium
C.
phlebitis
D.
endocarditis
Question #71
In case of an emergency, a/an ____________________ can be used by nonprofessionals to externally shock the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm.
A.
atrial fibrillation
B.
carotid endarterectomy
C.
automated external defibrillator
D.
cardiac catheterization
Question #72
____________________ syndrome is a type of cancer in which there is insufficient production of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow.
A.
Coronary thrombosis
B.
ACE inhibitor
C.
Temporal arteritis
D.
Myelodysplastic
Question #73
A diagnostic and treatment procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart is known as ____________________.
A.
carotid endarterectomy
B.
myocardial infarction
C.
cardiac catheterization
D.
coronary thrombosis
Question #74
____________________ is a form of vasculitis that can cause headaches, visual impairment, jaw pain, and other symptoms.
A.
Myelodysplastic
B.
Temporal arteritis
C.
Coronary artery
D.
Coronary thrombosis
Question #75
Which condition is an inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal?
A.
thalassemia
B.
megaloblastic anemia
C.
leukemia
D.
dyscrasia
Question #76
Which specialist treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues?
A.
cardiologist
B.
vascular surgeon
C.
hematologist
D.
phlebography
Question #77
The _____ are only one cell in thickness and are the smallest blood vessels in the body.
A.
arterioles
B.
coronary arteries
C.
capillaries
D.
venules
Question #78
The condition of having an abnormally slow resting heartbeat is known as _____.
A.
atrial fibrillation
B.
palpitation
C.
tachycardia
D.
bradycardia
Question #79
The _____ carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
A.
systemic circulation
B.
pulmonary circulation
C.
pulmonary veins
D.
pulmonary arteries
Question #80
Which term describes a fatty deposit on an artery wall?
A.
thrombosis
B.
embolus
C.
plaque
D.
aneurysm
Question #81
The highest pressure against the artery walls, which occurs when the ventricles contract, is known as _____.
A.
diastolic pressure
B.
systolic pressure
C.
hypertension
D.
hypotension
Question #82
_____ strengthens the contraction of the heart muscle, slows the heart rate, and helps eliminate fluid from body tissues.
A.
An ACE inhibitor
B.
A beta-blocker
C.
A diuretic
D.
Digitalis
Question #83
Formed in red bone marrow, _____ are the most common type of white blood cells.
A.
neutrophils
B.
eosinophils
C.
lymphocytes
D.
basophils
Question #84
_____ is plasma fluid after the blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed.
A.
Serum
B.
Prothrombin
C.
Plasma
D.
Fibrinogen
Question #85
Which of these conditions is also known as a flat line?
A.
arrhythmia
B.
ventricular fibrillation
C.
asystole
D.
ventricular tachycardia
Question #86
A/An _____ is the condition of having a blood clot attached to the wall of a deep vein.
A.
phlebitis
B.
orthostatic hypotension
C.
deep vein thrombosis
D.
peripheral vascular disease
Question #87
A/An _____ is a portable electrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor heart rate and rhythm over a 24- or 48-hour period.
A.
thallium stress test
B.
electrocardiogram
C.
Holter monitor
D.
stress test
Question #88
Which medication is taken in a small daily dose to reduce the ability of the blood to clot?
A.
aspirin
B.
beta-blocker
C.
digitalis
D.
thrombolytic
Question #89
Which medication is administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat?
A.
antiarrhythmic
B.
calcium channel blocker agent
C.
anticoagulant
D.
antihypertensive
Question #90
The chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood it receives is known as _____.
A.
cardiomyopathy
B.
cardiomegaly
C.
heart failure
D.
coronary artery disease
Question #91
An emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression is known as _____.
A.
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
B.
artificial pacemaker
C.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D.
automated external defibrillator
Question #92
Which of these tests uses sound waves to image the structures of the blood vessels and the flow of blood through these vessels?
A.
venography
B.
duplex ultrasound
C.
diagnostic ultrasound
D.
digital subtraction angiography
Question #93
A _____ is administered within a few hours after a heart attack or stroke to dissolve the damaging blood clots.
A.
vasoconstrictor
B.
tissue plasminogen activator
C.
aspirin
D.
nitroglycerin
Question #94
A wire mesh tube placed in an artery to provide support to the arterial wall is known as a _____.
A.
restenosis
B.
coronary artery bypass graft
C.
stent
D.
atherectomy
Question #95
An abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood is known as _____.
A.
thrombocytopenia
B.
polycythemia
C.
hemochromatosis
D.
thrombocytosis
Question #96
Which condition is a form of vasculitis involving several small and medium arteries at the same time?
A.
temporal arteritis
B.
polyarteritis
C.
vasculitis
D.
endocarditis
Question #97
The abnormal protrusion of a heart valve is known as _____.
A.
valvular prolapse
B.
valvular stenosis
C.
valvulitis
D.
heart murmur
Question #98
_____ is inflammation of the heart muscle.
A.
Pericarditis
B.
Carditis
C.
Bacterial endocarditis
D.
Myocarditis
Question #99
Which condition is also known as iron overload disease?
A.
hemochromatosis
B.
anemia
C.
thrombocytosis
D.
transfusion reaction
Question #100
Raynaud’s disease is a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress.
A.
False
B.
True
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