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WorksheetsCirculatory/Cardio Diseases
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
A person's blood pressure is a reflection of:
a)
lymphatic pressure.
b)
arterial pressure.
c)
osmotic pressure.
d)
venous pressure.
2.
Blood pressure is greatest:
a)
when the heart is between contraction and relaxation.
b)
when the atria contract.
c)
when the ventricles contract.
d)
when the patient is lying down.
3.
Bacteria are destroyed by white blood cells called:
a)
eosinophils.
b)
neutrophils.
c)
basophils
d)
lymphocytes.
4.
You would expect a patient with AIDS to have:
a)
decreased granulocytes.
b)
decreased monocytes.
c)
increased erythrocytes.
d)
decreased lymphocytes.
5.
Platelets are essential for:
a)
carrying oxygen.
b)
maintaining blood volume.
c)
maintaining blood pressure.
d)
blood clotting.
6.
When blood coagulates on a vessel wall in the absence of a known injury, it is correctly referred to as:
a)
an embolus.
b)
hemostasis.
c)
a thrombus.
7.
When a part of a thrombus breaks away from the wall of a blood vessel, it is referred to as:
a)
an embolus.
b)
hemostasis.
c)
a thrombus.
8.
A woman of childbearing age should know her Rh type because if she is (–) and conceives a child that is (+):
a)
the pregnancy could prove fatal to her.
b)
her first infant will have erythroblastosis.
c)
her second baby may have erythroblastosis fetalis.
d)
she will need blood transfusions after delivery.
9.
Myocardial infarctions result from:
a)
damaged heart valves.
b)
weakened heart muscle.
c)
obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle.
d)
low blood pressure.
10.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three steps in controlling blood loss when a blood vessel is injured?
a)
Platelet plug
b)
Vasodilation
c)
Vessel spasm
d)
Blood coagulation
11.
Which of the following does NOT cause an increase in the heart rate?
a)
Exercise
b)
Parasympathetic system
c)
Body temperature
d)
Sympathetic nerves
12.
Which of the following results in increased cardiac output?
a)
Rapid heart rate
b)
Loss of blood
c)
Vasodilation
d)
Dehydration
13.
Which of the following causes of chest pain is cardiac-related?
a)
Pleurisy
b)
Heartburn
c)
Angina pectoris
d)
Inflammation of the pancreas
14.
Mr. Jackson complains of chest pain that is sharp and severe and gets worse during inspiration and coughing. He most likely has:
a)
heartburn.
b)
costochondritis.
c)
a pulmonary embolism.
d)
sore muscles
15.
If chest pain follows a meal and increases when the patient bends over, it is generally due to:
a)
heartburn.
b)
costochondritis.
c)
pulmonary embolism.
d)
sore muscles
16.
What is the number-one cause of death in the United States?
a)
Cancer
b)
Diabetes
c)
Cardiovascular disease
d)
Accidents
17.
The term bradycardia means:
a)
fast heart rate.
b)
slow heart rate.
c)
normal heart rate.
d)
the absence of heart rate.
18.
Which term is correct for structure 6?
a)
Bicuspid valve
b)
Tricuspid valve
c)
Aortic Semilunar Valve
d)
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
19.
Which term is correct for structure 2?
a)
Bicuspid valve
b)
Tricuspid valve
c)
Aortic Semilunar Valve
d)
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
20.
Which term is correct for structure 14?
a)
Bicuspid valve
b)
Tricuspid valve
c)
Aortic Semilunar Valve
d)
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
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