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Med Term Cardiovascular System

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
prefix that means across
a)
trans-
b)
-tension
c)
-graphy
d)
ven/i
2.
suffix that means pressure
a)
trans-
b)
-tension
c)
-graphy
d)
ven/i
3.
suffix that means process of recording
a)
trans-
b)
-tension
c)
-graphy
d)
ven/i
4.
combining form that means vein
a)
trans-
b)
-tension
c)
-graphy
d)
ven/i
5.
combining form that means plaque or fatty buildup
a)
trans-
b)
systol/o
c)
-graphy
d)
ather/o
6.
prefix that means in
a)
em-
b)
systol/o
c)
dilat/o
d)
echo-
7.
combining form that means contraction
a)
em-
b)
systol/o
c)
dilat/o
d)
echo-
8.
prefix that means reflected sound
a)
em-
b)
systol/o
c)
dilat/o
d)
echo-
9.
suffix that means narrowing or tightening
a)
em-
b)
- stenosis
c)
dilat/o
d)
echo-
10.
combining form that means ventricle
a)
ventricul/o
b)
coron/o
c)
pulmon/o
d)
-sclerosis
11.
combining form that means heart
a)
ventricul/o
b)
coron/o
c)
pulmon/o
d)
-sclerosis
12.
prefix that means through or complete
a)
ventricul/o
b)
dia-
c)
pulmon/o
d)
-sclerosis
13.
suffix that means hardening or thickening
a)
ventricul/o
b)
dia-
c)
pulmon/o
d)
-sclerosis
14.
combining form that means lung
a)
ventricul/o
b)
dia-
c)
pulmon/o
d)
-sclerosis
15.
the lowest part of the exterior of the heart
a)
apex
b)
pericardium
c)
atria
d)
ventricles
16.
a fibroserous sac that encloses the heart
a)
apex
b)
pericardium
c)
atria
d)
ventricles
17.
the upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the body’s veins
a)
apex
b)
atria
c)
septum
d)
ventricles
18.
the lower chambers of the heart that pump blood to the rest of the body
a)
apex
b)
septum
c)
atria
d)
ventricles
19.
the structure that divides the heart into left and right sections, creating a double pump
a)
apex
b)
atria
c)
septum
d)
ventricles
20.
the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back again
a)
pulmonary circulation
b)
capillaries
c)
systemic circulation
d)
aorta
21.
small, thin-walled blood vessels with semipermeable membranes that allow for gas exchange
a)

pulmonary circulation

b)

capillaries

c)

capillary-tissue (body) junction

d)

aorta

22.
the movement of blood from the heart to all parts and systems of the body
a)
pulmonary circulation
b)
capillaries
c)
systemic circulation
d)
aorta
23.
the largest artery of the human body
a)
pulmonary circulation
b)
capillaries
c)
systemic circulation
d)
aorta
24.
blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the organs, tissues, and cells of the body
a)
arteries
b)
capillaries
c)
veins
d)
aorta
25.
blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood to the heart
a)
arteries
b)
capillaries
c)
veins
d)
arterioles
26.
the structures responsible for electric current conduction in the heart
a)
nodal system
b)
systolic pressure
c)
endocardium
d)
diastolic pressure
27.
a measurement of blood pressure between heartbeats when the ventricles relax
a)
nodal system
b)
systolic pressure
c)
endocardium
d)
diastolic pressure
28.
a measurement of blood pressure while the heart ventricles are contracting
a)
nodal system
b)
systolic pressure
c)
endocardium
d)
diastolic pressure
29.
the innermost layer of the heart
a)
exocardium
b)
pericardium
c)
endocardium
d)
myocardium
30.
Letter A in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
venules
c)
artery
d)
veins
31.
Letter B in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
heart
c)
artery
d)
veins
32.
Letter C in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
heart
c)
artery
d)
veins
33.
Letter D in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
capillaries
c)
artery
d)
veins
34.
Letter E in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
capillaries
c)
venules
d)
veins
35.
Letter F in the diagram represents _______.
a)
arterioles
b)
capillaries
c)
venules
d)
veins
36.
The _______ ventricle pumps blood into the lungs
a)
right
b)
left
37.
The _______ ventricle pumps blood to the body.
a)
right
b)
left
38.
The three muscular layers of the heart are _____
a)
vena cava, aorta, pulmonary trunk
b)
pericardium, exocardium, cardium
c)
epicardium, endocardium, myocardium
39.
Blood travels from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary 
a)
veins
b)
arteries
c)
capillaries
d)
venules
40.
Blood travels from the lungs to the heart through the pulmonary 
a)
veins
b)
arteries
c)
capillaries
d)
venules
41.
Fine, semipermeable blood vessels called _______ deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues and cells through the process of gas exchange.
a)
veins
b)
arteries
c)
capillaries
d)
venules
42.
The ________ vena cava receives blood from the head, chest, and upper extremities
a)
inferior
b)
superior
c)
ascending
d)
descending
43.
The ___________ vena cava receives blood from the abdominopelvic organs and the lower extremities.
a)
inferior
b)
superior
c)
ascending
d)
descending
44.
Contraction of the ventricles is called _______.
a)
systole
b)
diastole
45.
The medical term for lower-than-normal blood pressure is ______________________________.
a)
tachycardia
b)
bradycardia
c)
hypertension
d)
hypotension
46.
The mitral valve is also called the ____ valve.
a)
pulmonary semilunar
b)
tricuspid
c)
aortic semilunar
d)
bicuspid
47.
What is a sphygmomanometer used for?
a)
auscultation
b)
measuring blood pressure
c)
recording heart rhythm
d)
viewing blood flow
48.
After delivering oxygen, blood travels through tiny blood vessels called ____ and then into the veins.
a)
arteries
b)
vena cavae
c)
arterioles
d)
venules
49.
Where does electrical current conduction in the heart begin?
a)
bundle of His
b)
Purkinje fibers
c)
atrioventricular node
d)
sinoatrial node
50.
Electrical current conduction in the heart terminates in the ____, located along the ventricle walls.
a)
bundle of His
b)
Purkinje fibers
c)
atrioventricular node
d)
sinoatrial node
51.
Decreased circulation of oxygen-rich blood can result in a bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin called ____.
a)
purpura
b)
cicatrix
c)
cyanosis
d)
ecchymosis
52.

thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

aneurysm

c)

angina

d)

atherosclerosis

53.

fatty plaque buildup in the arteries

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

aneurysm

c)

angina

d)

atherosclerosis

54.

balloon-like dilation of a blood vessel

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

aneurysm

c)

angina

d)

atherosclerosis

55.

severe, constricting pain or pressure in the chest

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

aneurysm

c)

angina

d)

atherosclerosis

56.

The valve between the Right atrium and Right ventricle is:

a)

tricuspid

b)

bicuspid (mitral)

c)

aortic

d)

pulmonary

57.

Another name for the Left atrioventricular valve is:

a)

tricuspid

b)

bicuspid (mitral)

c)

aortic

d)

pulmonary

58.

The outflow valve from the Left ventricle is:

a)

tricuspid

b)

bicuspid (mitral)

c)

aortic

d)

pulmonary

59.

Through which valve does blood travel when leaving the Left atrium?

a)

tricuspid

b)

bicuspid (mitral)

c)

aortic

d)

pulmonary

60.

The Right atrium receives blood from the:

a)

aorta

b)

pulmonary veins

c)

vena cava (inferior & superior)

d)

pulmonary arteries

61.

The aortic and pulmonary valves are also known as:

a)

semilunar valves

b)

atrioventricular valves

c)

flapper valves

d)

cuspid valves

62.

Oxygenated blood returning to the heart from the lungs travels through which vessels?

a)

aorta

b)

pulmonary veins

c)

vena cava

d)

pulmonary arteries

63.

abnormal/extra heart sounds heard during auscultation

a)

pericarditis

b)

thrombophlebitis

c)

cyanosis

d)

heart murmur

64.

Deoxygenated blood returning to the heart from the body empties into the Right atrium from which vessels?

a)

vena cava (inferior & superior)

b)

aorta

c)

pulmonary veins

d)

pulmonary arteries

65.

The Right side of the heart contains ______ blood.

a)

oxygenated

b)

deoxygenated

c)

blue

d)

no

66.

Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) within the PULMONARY circulation occurs where?

a)

alveolar-capillary junction

b)

capillary-tissue (body) junction

c)

artery-vein junction

d)

atrioventricular junction

67.

Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) within the SYSTEMIC circulation occurs where?

a)

alveolar-capillary junction

b)

capillary-tissue junction

c)

artery-vein junction

d)

atrioventricular junction

68.

tissue death in the heart muscle caused by an occluded coronary artery; heart attack

a)

embolus

b)

congestive heart failure

c)

varicose veins

d)

myocardial infarction

69.

enlarged, twisted, worm-like, superficial veins, usually in lower extremities

a)

embolus

b)

congestive heart failure

c)

varicose veins

d)

myocardial infarction

70.

disease resulting in reduced blood flow from the heart which results in edema and shortness of breath; pump failure

a)

embolus

b)

congestive heart failure (CHF)

c)

varicose veins

d)

myocardial infarction

71.

mass of solid, liquid, or gas that travels through the blood stream

a)

embolus

b)

congestive heart failure (CHF)

c)

varicose veins

d)

myocardial infarction

72.

the "pacemaker" of the heart

a)

atrioventricular (AV) node

b)

sinoatrial (SA) node

c)

purkinje fibers

d)

bundle of His

73.

The sequence of the conduction system of the heart from initiation to termination is:

a)

AV node, SA node, bundle branches, bundle of His, purkinje fibers

b)

purkinje fibers, bundle branches, bundle of His, AV node, SA node

c)

bundle of His, bundle branches, SA node, AV node, purkinje fibers

d)

SA node, AV node, bundle of His, bundle branches, purkinje fibers

74.

___________ occurs when the ventricles contract.

a)

atrial fibrillation

b)

diastole

c)

ventrical fibrillation

d)

systole

75.

a radiograph test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of blood flow through vessels

a)

electrocardiogram

b)

angiogram

c)

exercise stress test

d)

endarterectomy

76.

a record of the electrical activity of the heart

a)

electrocardiogram

b)

angiogram

c)

exercise stress test

d)

endarterectomy

77.

method of evaluating cardiovascular fitness during exercise

a)

electrocardiogram

b)

angiogram

c)

exercise stress test

d)

endarterectomy

78.

surgical removal of fatty plaques in arteries

a)

electrocardiogram

b)

angiogram

c)

exercise stress test

d)

endarterectomy

79.

The pressure exerted by the blood against the wall of an artery or vein is called ____________.

a)

blood pressure

b)

arterial elasticity gradient

c)

extreme pressure

d)

beats per minute (BPM)

80.

Blood pressure is measured in:

a)

millimeter of mercury (mmHg)

b)

beats per minute (BPM)

c)

centimeters of water (cmH20)

d)

pounds per square inch (PSI)

81.

Hypertension in an adult is defined as a blood pressure above ____________.

a)

140/90

b)

160/100

c)

120/80

d)

90/60

82.

The medical abbreviation CABG means:

a)

clamp artery before grabbing

b)

a garden vegetable eaten on Saint Patrick's Day

c)

coronary artery bypass graft

d)

clotted arteries before grafting

83.

Starting with the aorta and ending with the vena cava, what is the order of blood flow through vessels?

a)

vein, venule, capillary, arteriole, artery

b)

artery, arteriole, capillary, venule, vein

c)

artery, vein, venule, arteriole, capillary

d)

artery, arteriole, venule, vein, capillary

84.

The medical abbreviation PVC means:

a)

positive valvular contribution

b)

peripheral vascular congestion

c)

per ventricular chamber

d)

premature ventricular contraction

85.

Hypotension in an adult is defined as a blood pressure below ______________.

a)

120/80

b)

110/60

c)

90/60

d)

75/45

86.

The normal pulse rate range for an adult is ____________.

a)

60 to 90

b)

30 to 90

c)

90 to 140

d)

50 to 150

87.

The lub dub sounds (S1 & S2) heard on auscultation of the heart result when heart valves

a)

open

b)

close

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