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