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WorksheetsHS I Circulatory system Review
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The prefix "rapid" is:
a)
Brady
b)
Circum
c)
Tachy
d)
Dys
2.
The root word "leuko" means:
a)
Black
b)
Red
c)
White
d)
Yellow
3.
The medical word root for "red" is:
a)
Crimso
b)
Erythro
c)
Thyro
d)
Leuko
4.
Someone with bladder cancer would likely have which of the following symptoms?
a)
Aphasia
b)
Hematuria
c)
Hyperglycemia
d)
Tachycardia
5.
The contraction of what muscle causes the heartbeat?
a)
intercostal
b)
myocardium
c)
pectoralis
d)
thoracic
6.
Which of the following organs would be found in the thoracic cavity?
a)
uterus
b)
heart
c)
intestines
d)
brain
7.
The process of blood cell formation in the red bone marrow is called:
a)
Erythrocytopenia
b)
Hemolysis
c)
Hemopoiesis
d)
Leukoblastosis
8.
The liquid portion of the blood that comprises 55% of the blood's volume is called:
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
9.
A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a(n)
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
10.
Which blood type has no antibodies?
a)
Type A
b)
Type B
c)
Type AB
d)
Type O
11.
The lower chambers of the heart are the:
a)
Atria
b)
Endocardium
c)
Cardioseptum
d)
Ventricles
12.
A blood cell that is characterized as being ameboid, agranular, or granular is called a(n):
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
13.
When blood passes through the pulmonary valve, which vessel does it enter?
a)
Aorta
b)
Pulmonary artery
c)
Pulmonary vein
d)
Vena Cava
14.
Which blood type has "B" antibodies?
a)
Type A
b)
Type AB
c)
Type B
d)
Type O
15.
The smallest solid components of blood that are composed of fragments of megakaryocytes are called:
a)
erythrocytes
b)
leukocytes
c)
plasmas
d)
thrombocytes
16.
What are the upper chambers of the heart?
a)
Bicuspid and tricuspid
b)
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and right ventricle
d)
Bicuspid and mitral
17.
Which heart structure is also known as "mitral"?
a)
bicuspid
b)
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and rt. ventricle
d)
tricuspid
18.
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the cellular level in which type of blood vessel?
a)
arteries
b)
arterioles
c)
capillaries
d)
veins
19.
Which vessel is strong and elastic to undergo increased pressure?
a)
capillary bed
b)
ductus arteriosus
c)
portal vein
d)
pulmonary artery
20.
Which heart structure is located between the right upper and lower chambers?
a)
bicuspid
b)
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and right ventricle
d)
tricuspid
21.
Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:
a)
AV node
b)
bundle of HIS
c)
purkinjie fibers
d)
SA node
22.
Frances was seen at the urgent care center complaining of chest pain. Diagnostic tests revealed that Frances had a heart attack. This caused by:
a)
angina pectoris
b)
arrhythmias
c)
coronary artery disease
d)
heart failure
23.
John, an African American male, is seen by the hematologist complaining of fatigue and joint pain. His doctor notes that John's red blood cells have an irregular shape. The doctor suspects a diagnosis of:
a)
erythroblastosis fetalis
b)
leukemia
c)
multiple myeloma
d)
sickle cell anemia
24.
Joan went to the emergency room with complaints of chest pain. The diagnostic tests revealed that she had no heart damage. Abby understands that she will be treated for:
a)
angina pectoris
b)
arrhythmias
c)
coronary artery disease
d)
heart failure
25.
A nursing student observes as the mentor assesses a patient with impaired circulation. To determine if the blood flow to the feet is adequate, the mentor assesses the:
a)
apical pulse
b)
brachial pulse
c)
popliteal pulse
d)
radial pulse
26.
If your blood type is AB+ you can donate blood to a person that has blood type:
a)
AB+
b)
AB-
c)
O-
d)
O+
27.
When analyzing of a patient's blood sample, the laboratory technician documented clotted blood cells. Which blood components were involved in this process?
a)
Plasma
b)
Erythrocytes
c)
Leukocytes
d)
Thrombocytes
28.
Michelle's grandmother became dizzy and fainted. Her doctor reports that she had a temporary loss of blood flow to her brain. Michelle expects her grandmother will be treated
a)
hypertension
b)
myocardial infarction
c)
transient ischemic attack
d)
varicose veins
29.
A child was admitted to the emergency department with a nosebleed. He was treated by injecting the clotting factor. What was the child's diagnosis?
a)
anemia
b)
hemophilia
c)
leukemia
d)
septicemia
30.
After running 1,500 meters, the athlete experienced irregularities in his/her heart rate. This was an indication that the heart rate was altered. What is the medical term for this condition?
a)
arrhythmia
b)
arteriosclerosis
c)
heart failure
d)
murmur
31.
The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart are:
a)
arteries
b)
arterioles
c)
capillaries
d)
veins
32.
Which blood components are easily identified in a centrifuged blood sample?
a)
erythrocytes and leukocytes
b)
leukocytes and plasma
c)
plasma and erythrocytes
d)
thrombocytes and leukocytes
33.
The patient went to the doctor because of extreme fatigue. Upon laboratory study, the doctor tells the patient that she has "low iron" The medical term for this disorder is?
a)
anemia
b)
aneurysm
c)
arteriosclerosis
d)
athrosclerosis
34.
When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, which condition is likely?
a)
agglutination
b)
erythropoiesis
c)
hemolysis
d)
inflammation
35.
Following a transient ischemic attack, diagnostic studies showed that the patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. The patient's diagnosis was:
a)
aneurysm
b)
coronary artery disease
c)
peripheral vascular disease
d)
varicose veins
36.
The athlete sustained an open wound while on the practice field. A couple of days later the injury appeared red, swollen and was warm to the touch. The injury resulted in which development?
a)
agglutination
b)
hemolysis
c)
inflammation
d)
phagocytosis
37.
The patient notices that he has been bruising easily. Laboratory studies indicate that his blood clots very slowly. It is suspected that this patient might have (a):
a)
hemophilia
b)
leukemia
c)
sickle cell
d)
thrombus
38.
Long periods of standing, and pregnancy are factors that contribute to which vascular disorder that is often seen in the lower legs?
a)
aneurysm
b)
coronary artery disease
c)
peripheral vascular disease
d)
varicose veins
39.
An untreated Rh negative mother is having an Rh positive baby. Which condition might be suspected in the baby?
a)
Erythroblastosis fetalis
b)
multiple myeloma
c)
polycythemia
d)
sickle cell anemia
40.
A diet with adequate iron intake is essential for which blood function?
a)
diapedesis
b)
erythropoiesis
c)
hemolysis
d)
macrophagia
41.
Which circulatory disorder indicates an underlying coronary artery process?
a)
angina pectoris
b)
CVA
c)
myocardial infarction
d)
pulmonary edema
42.
The function of the heart and blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the entire body is known as:
a)
cardiopulmonary circulation
b)
pumping mechanism
c)
systemic circulation
d)
transportaion
43.
Which blood clotting disorder will present a threat of death to the patient as it travels through a blood vessel?
a)
contusion
b)
embolism
c)
hermatoma
d)
thrombus
44.
The blood component that is responsible for transporting oxygen to body cells is:
a)
hemoglobin
b)
leukocyte
c)
Rh factor
d)
thrombocyte
45.
During a routine physical, the doctor discovers that Shirley's systolic blood pressure is 180 and her diastolic blood pressure is 100. Shirley expects she will be treated for:
a)
myocardial infarction
b)
hypertension
c)
transient ischemic attack
d)
varicose veins
46.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with ineffective heart function. Which condition may result if the ventricles do not function properly, causing blood to collect in the heart?
a)
angina pecoris
b)
heart failure
c)
myocardial infarction
d)
pulmonary edema
47.
Hemoglobin is composed of:
a)
sodium and potassium
b)
eosinophils and basophils
c)
protein and iron
d)
fibrinogen and albumin
48.
The main function of leukocytes is to:
a)
carry blood proteins
b)
clot blood
c)
fight infection
d)
carry oxygen to the heart
49.
Fibrinogen and prothrombin are blood proteins that are necessary for:
a)
blood clotting
b)
carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide
c)
hormone production
d)
th production of antibodies
50.
White blood cells destroy bacteria by surrounding, engulfing, and digesting the bacteria. What is this process called?
a)
hemolysis
b)
erythropoiesis
c)
macrophagia
d)
phagocytosis
51.
Which of the following is an example of a leukocyte?
a)
platelet
b)
prothrombin
c)
basophil
d)
antibody
52.
The main function of erythrocytes is to:
a)
produce energy
b)
fight infection
c)
carry oxygen
d)
make the blood clot
53.
Leukocytes have the ability to squeeze through the intercellular spaces of capillary walls to fight infection in neighboring tissues. This process is claalled:
a)
leukopoiesis
b)
diapedesis
c)
coagulation
d)
pyrexia
54.
Why is arterial blood bright red?
a)
because it contains carbaminohemoglobin
b)
because there are more leukocytes in arterial blood
c)
because they carry oxyhemoglobin
d)
because it moves more quickly than venous blood
55.
What blood type is considered to be the universal recipient?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
AB
d)
O
56.
Janet has polycythemia. This means she has:
a)
not enough red blood cells
b)
too many red blood cells
c)
not enough platelets
d)
too many platelets
57.
Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a blood protein called a/an:
a)
antigen
b)
antibodycoagulant
c)
anticoagulant
58.
Marilyn has leukopenia as a result of her chemotherapy. Marilyn's:
a)
platelet count is low
b)
platelet count is high
c)
white blood cell count is low
d)
white blood cell counti is high
59.
John has a hematoma on his head. What MOST LIKELY caused it?
a)
a virus
b)
too many white blood cells
c)
heredity
d)
a rock
60.
Which of the following blood disorders is inherited from both parents?
a)
iron-deficiency anemia
b)
pernicious anemia
c)
aplastic anemia
d)
sickle cell anemia
61.
If pus starts to drain from under a fingernail, what is MOST LIKELY the cause:
a)
cancer
b)
anemia
c)
thrombosis
d)
infection
62.
What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally?
a)
iron-deficiency anemia
b)
sickle cell anemia
c)
erythroblastosis fetalis
d)
hemophilia
63.
The partition between the right and left sides of the heart is the:
a)
atrium
b)
endocardium
c)
septum
d)
vena cava
64.
The tip of the heart that lies on the diaphragm and points to the left of the body is the:
a)
pericardium
b)
apex
c)
septum
d)
aorta
65.
The structures inside theheart that prevent back flow of the blood are the:
a)
arterioles
b)
bundles
c)
capillaries
d)
valves
66.
The vessels that are located on the outer surface of the heart to provide its oxygen supply are the:
a)
carotid arteries
b)
coronary arteries
c)
hepatic arteries
d)
pulmonary arteries
67.
The heart is composed of how many chambers?
a)
2
b)
6
c)
4
d)
10
68.
The bicuspid (mitral) valve is located between the:
a)
left atrium and left ventricle
b)
left atrium and right ventricle
c)
right atrium and left ventricle
d)
right atrium and right ventricle
69.
The smooth membrane that lines the inside of the heart and heart valves is the:
a)
coronary sinus
b)
viscera
c)
pericardium
d)
endocardium
70.
What large artery does blood enter as it leaves the left ventricle of the heart?
a)
aorta
b)
corotid
c)
jugular
d)
vena cava
71.
The chamber of the heart pumping blood to the body is the:
a)
left atrium
b)
left ventricle
c)
right atrium
d)
right ventricle
72.
The circulation of the blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen is called:
a)
arterial circulation
b)
general circulation
c)
cardiopulmonary circulation
d)
venous circulation
73.
The superior vena cava carries deoxygnated blood to what part of the heart?
a)
right atrium
b)
left atrium
c)
right ventricle
d)
left ventricle
74.
What valve prevents the back flow of blood as it leaves the heart and enters the aorta?
a)
Tricuspid
b)
Mitral
c)
Pulmonary semilunar
d)
aortic semilunar
75.
Which statement best describes the pumping action of the heart?
a)
the heart is a single, muscular pump
b)
the heart functions as a double pump
c)
each heart chamber pumps independently
d)
blood flow through the heart is a result of negative pressure
76.
What special conducting cells originate an electrical impulse that begins and regulates the heart beat?
a)
SA node
b)
AV node
c)
Purkinje fibers
d)
Atrioventricular bundle
77.
What is the average person's heart rate at rest?
a)
60-64 beats/minute
b)
72-75 beats/minute
c)
87-90 beats/minute
d)
97-100 beats/minute
78.
What cells stimulate both atria to contract?
a)
AV node
b)
purkinje fibers
c)
SA node
d)
Bundle of His
79.
When the heart's electrical impulse reaches the Purkinje fibers, what happens?
a)
the atria contract
b)
the ventricles contract
c)
the ventricles relax
d)
the heart repolarizes
80.
An EKG or ECG is a recording of:
a)
The movement of the heart
b)
the contraction of the heart valves
c)
heart sounds
d)
the electrical activity of the heart
81.
What statement about veins is true?
a)
they collapse easily when not filled with blood
b)
sometimes the diameter of red cells exceeds that of veins, causing the red cell to become compressed as it flows through the vein
c)
they are the strongest of the three types of blood vessels
d)
their smoth muscle lining gives them great elasticity
82.
The major artery that caries blood to the brain is the:
a)
Carotid
b)
Jugular
c)
Pulmonary
d)
Radial
83.
Where can the popliteal pulse be felt?
a)
In the neck
b)
slightly above the outer edge of the eye
c)
on the top of the foot
d)
behind the knee
84.
Heart failure can cause poor circulation resulting in venous congestion. What occurs when fluid accumulates in the tissues?
a)
fibrillation
b)
angina pectoris
c)
myocardial infarction
d)
edema
85.
A disease of the circulatory system characterized by fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries which reduces the amount of blood going to an organ is:
a)
atherosclerosis
b)
emphysema
c)
angina pectoris
d)
phlebitis
86.
What symptom would be most common in patients with heart disease?
a)
a dry cough
b)
pharyngitis
c)
cyanosis
d)
hypotension patients with heart disease
87.
Mark is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of R/O MI. His doctor thinks Mark may have had a/an:
a)
heart attack
b)
internal malignancy
c)
muscle inversion
d)
right mitral insufficiency
88.
Enlarged veins with can be painful, inflamed and not as effective in returning blood to the heart are known as?
a)
arteriosclerosis
b)
myocarditis
c)
pericarditis
d)
varicose veins
89.
Leslie feels dizzy when she gets up suddenly. At the doctor's office, her blood pressure is 80/50. Leslie has:
a)
hypertension
b)
hypotension
c)
thrombocytopenia
d)
thrombophlebitis
90.
What disorder, that occurs in one of five Americans, is frequently called the silent killer because there are usually no symptoms?
a)
varicose veins
b)
hypertension
c)
angina
d)
myocardial infarction
91.
An abnormal condition characterized by a protrusion in the wall of an artery is known as a/an:
a)
aneurysm
b)
embolus
c)
septum
d)
thrombus
92.
Cheryl has a clot in her leg. If the clot were to become dislodged, it would become a/an:
a)
aneurysm
b)
myocardial infarction
c)
embolism
d)
valve
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