Cardiovascular Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin?

• Leukopenia

• Pernicious Anemia

• Bradycardia

• Embolism

Fill in the blank: The process of stopping bleeding or the flow of blood is known as _________.

• Hemostasis

• Embolism

• Aneurysm

• Sepsis

Which term refers to the surgical removal of plaque from the inner lining of an artery?

• A) Atherectomy

• B) Endocarditis

• C) Myocardial Infarction

• D) Ischemic Stroke

Fill in the blank: A rapid, irregular heartbeat is known as _________.

• Bradycardia

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Tachycardia

• Leukopenia

What is the term for a condition where the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen, leading to tissue damage?

• Myocardial Infarction

• Hemolytic Anemia

• Sepsis

• Embolism

Fill in the blank: A medication that relaxes blood vessels and reduces blood pressure is called an _________.

• ACE Inhibitor

• Aneurysm

• Embolism

• Tachycardia

Which term describes a slower than normal heart rate?

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Fibrillation

Fill in the blank: A condition characterized by a decrease in white blood cells is known as _________.

• Leukopenia

• Sepsis

• Hemostasis

• Endocarditis

What is the medical term for a blood clot that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a vessel?

• Embolism

• Aneurysm

• Ischemic Stroke

• Cardiac Catheterization

Fill in the blank: The surgical procedure to open a blocked artery is called _________.

• Carotid Endarterectomy

• Aneurysm

• Hemolytic Anemia

• Sepsis