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WorksheetsCirculatory
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
Date
1.
The lower chambers of the heart are the:
a)
atria
b)
endocardium
c)
cardioseptum
d)
ventricles
2.
The smallest sold components of blood that are composed of fragments of megakaryocytes are called:
a)
leukocytes
b)
erythrocytes
c)
plasmas
d)
thrombocytes
3.
Which heart structure is located between the right upper and lower chambers?
a)
bicuspid valve
b)
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and right ventricle
d)
tricuspid valve
4.
Which vessel is strong and elastic in order to undergo increased pressure as blood travels to the lungs?
a)
capillary bed
b)
ductus arteriosus
c)
portal vein
d)
pulmonary artery
5.
The liquid portion of the blood that comprises 55% of the blood's volume is called:
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
6.
When blood passes through the pulmonary valve, which vessel does it enter?
a)
aorta
b)
pulmonary artery
c)
pulmonary vein
d)
vena cava
7.
Which blood type has A antibodies?
a)
type A
b)
type AB
c)
type B
d)
type O
8.
What are the upper chambers of the heart?
a)
bicuspid and tricuspid
b)
left atrium and right atrium
left atrium and right atrium
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and right ventricle
left ventricle and right ventricle
left ventricle and right ventricle
d)
bicuspid and mitral
bicuspid and mitral
bicuspid and mitral
9.
What heart structure is also known as the mitral valve?
a)
bicuspid valve
b)
left atrium and right atrium
c)
left ventricle and right ventricle
d)
tricuspid valve
10.
A blood cell that is characterized as being ameboid, granular or agranular is called a/an?
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
11.
A patient went to the doctor because of extreme fatigue. Upon laboratory findings, the doctor tells the patient that she has low iron. The medical term for this disorder is:
a)
anemia
b)
aneurysm
c)
arteriosclerosis
d)
atherosclerosis
12.
A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a/an?
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
plasma
d)
thrombocyte
13.
Which blood type has Type A antibodies?
a)
type O
b)
type AB
c)
type B
d)
type B and type O
14.
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
15.
Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:
a)
AV node
b)
Bundle of His
c)
Purkinjie fibers
d)
SA node
16.
Malcolm, an African American male, is seen by the hematologist complaining of fatigue and joint pain. His doctor notes that Malcolm's red blood cells have an irregular shape. The doctor suspects a diagnosis of:
a)
eryhthroblastosis fetalis
b)
leukemia
c)
multiple myeloma
d)
sickle cell anemia
17.
The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart are:
a)
arteries
b)
arterioles
c)
capillaries
d)
veins
18.
Abby 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
19.
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
20.
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 Pectoris
b)
Heart failure
c)
Myocardial infarction
d)
Pulmonary edema
21.
A child was admitted to the Emergency room with a nosebleed. He was treated by injecting the clotting factor. What was the child's diagnosis?
a)
Anemia
b)
Hemophillia
c)
Leukemia
d)
Septicemia
22.
Following transient ischemic attack, the diagnostic studies showed that the patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. The patient was diagnosed with:
a)
an aneurysm
an aneurysm
b)
coronary artery disease
c)
peripheral vascular disease
d)
varicose veins
23.
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
24.
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)
transportation
25.
During a routine physical, the doctor discovers that Shirley's systolic Blood pressure is 180 and her diastolic is 100. Shirley expects that she will be treated for:
a)
hypertension
b)
myocardial infarction
c)
transient ischemic attack
d)
varicose veins
26.
Oxygen and Carbon dioxide are exchanged at the cellular level in which type of blood vessel?
a)
arteries
b)
arterioles
c)
capillaries
d)
veins
27.
Frances was seen at the urgent care center complaining of chest pain. Diagnostic tests revealed that Frances has a heart attack. This is caused by:
a)
angina pectoris
b)
arrhythmias
c)
coronary artery disease
d)
heart failure
28.
The patient notices that he has been bruising easily. Laboratory studies show that this patient might have what condition?
a)
Hemophilia
b)
Leukemia
c)
Sickle cell anemia
d)
A thrombus
29.
When analyzing a patients blood sample, the laboratory technician documented clotted blood cells. Which blood components were involved in this process?
a)
plasma
b)
eryhthrocytes
c)
leukocytes
d)
thrombocytes
30.
Which circulatory disorder indicated an underlying coronary artery condition?
a)
angina pectoris
b)
CVA
c)
TIA
d)
Pulmonary edema
31.
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 treated for:
a)
hypertension
b)
a myocardial infarction
c)
a transient ischemic attack
d)
varicose veins
32.
After running 1500 meters, the athelete 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
33.
Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting which component of the blood?
a)
oxygen
b)
platelets
c)
glucose
d)
carbon dioxide
34.
When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, this is a indication of what:
a)
agglutination
b)
erythropoesis
c)
hemolysis
d)
infection
35.
Which blood components are easily identified in a centrifuged blood sample?
a)
erythrocytes and leukocytes
b)
plasma and leukocytes
c)
plasma and erythrocytes
d)
thrombocytes and leukocytes
36.
The athlete sustained an open wounds on the practice field. A couple days later the injury appeared red, swollen and was warm to touch? The injury resulted in what development?
a)
agglutination
b)
hemolysis
c)
inflammation
d)
phagocytosis
37.
If your blood type is AB+ then you can donate blood to a person that has blood type:
a)
AB+
b)
AB-
c)
O-
d)
O+
38.
A diet with adequate iron intake is essential for which blood function?
a)
diapedesis
b)
erythropoiesis
c)
hemolysis
d)
macrophagia
39.
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)
hematoma
d)
thrombus
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