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Heart, Blood Vessels (+ some Hematology)

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which vessel is strong/elastic in order to undergo increased pressure as blood travels to the lungs?

a)

portal vein

b)

capillary bed

c)

ductus arteriosus

d)

pulmonary artery

2.

O2 and CO2 are exchanged at the cellular level in which type of blood vessel?

a)

arterioles

b)

arteries

c)

veins

d)

capillaries

3.

After running 2 miles, the athlete experienced irregularities in her heart rate. This was a sign that the heart rate was altered. The medical term for this condition is:

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

arrhythmia

c)

heart failure

d)

murmur

4.

Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:

a)

SA node

b)

AV node

c)

Bundle of His

d)

Purkinje fibers

5.

During a routine physical, the Dr discovers that Sue's systolic BP is 180 and diastolic is 100. Sue knows this means she has:

a)

myocardial infarction

b)

hypertension

c)

varicose veins

d)

transient ischemic attack

6.

Long periods of standing and pregnancy are factors that contribute to which vascular disorder that is often seen in lower legs?

a)

aneurysm

b)

varicose veins

c)

peripheral vascular disease

d)

coronary artery disease

7.

After a transient ischemic attack, diagnostic studies showed that the patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. Patient was diagnosed with:

a)

coronary artery disease

b)

an aneurysm

c)

varicose veins

d)

peripheral vascular disease

8.

The function of the heart and blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the entire body is known as:

a)

cardiopulmonary circulation

b)

systemic circulation

c)

pumping mechanism

d)

transportation

9.

Patient was admitted to the hospital with ineffective heart function. If the ventricles do NOT function properly, and blood collects in the heart, this is:

a)

myocardial infarction

b)

angina pectoris

c)

heart failure

d)

pulmonary edema

10.

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart are:

a)

arterioles

b)

arteries

c)

veins

d)

capillaries

11.

Circulatory disorder indicating an underlying coronary artery condition:

a)

angina pectoris

b)

CVA

c)

TIA

d)

pulmonary edema

12.

A patient became dizzy and fainted. This was caused by a temporary loss of blood flow to her brain. She will be treated for:

a)

myocardial infarction

b)

hypertension

c)

varicose veins

d)

a transient ischemic attack

13.

A patient has impaired circulation. To determine if the blood flow to the feet is adequate, the nurse assesses the:

a)

brachial pulse

b)

apical pulse

c)

radial pulse

d)

popliteal pulse

14.

Frank was seen at the urgent care center complaining of chest pain. Diagnostic tests revealed that he had a heart attack. This is is caused by:

a)

arrhythmias

b)

angina pectoris

c)

heart failure

d)

coronary artery disease

15.

The lower chambers of the heart are the:

a)

atria

b)

endocardium

c)

ventricles

d)

cardioseptum

16.

Mitral valve:

a)

tricuspid valve

b)

left atrium

c)

bicuspid valve

17.

Frank went to the ER with chest pain. The tests revealed no heart damage. He will be treated for:

a)

Coronary artery disease

b)

angina pectoris

c)

arrhythmias

d)

heart failure

18.

Heart structure between right upper and lower chambers:

a)

bicuspid valve

b)

tricuspid valve

c)

left atrium

d)

right atrium

19.

When blood passes through the pulmonary valve, which vessel does it enter?

a)

pulmonary vein

b)

aorta

c)

pulmonary artery

d)

vena cava

20.

Upper chambers of the heart:

a)

bicuspid

b)

tricuspid

c)

atria

d)

ventricles

21.

Which is the natural pacemaker of the heart?

a)

AV node

b)

SA node

c)

Bundle ofHis

22.

The heart muscle:

a)

endocardium

b)

myocardium

c)

septum

d)

pericardium

23.

A heart rate of 120 is known as:

a)

bradycardia

b)

arrhythmias

c)

tachycardia

24.

Your patient's heart rate is 68. This is:

a)

abnormal

b)

tachycardia

c)

bradycardia

d)

normal

25.

Blood vessels returning oxygenated blood to the left atrium:

a)

pulmonary arteries

b)

pulmonary veins

c)

capillaries

d)

aorta

26.

Liquid portion of blood w/out cellular components

a)

plasma

b)

red cells

c)

white blood cells

d)

water

27.

A moving blood clot:

a)

thrombus

b)

embolus

c)

platelets

28.

Hereditary, blood clots slowly

a)

sickel cell

b)

hemophilia

29.

Medical Term for platelet

a)

erythrocyte

b)

thrombocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

phagocyte

30.

Erythrocyte is a _____ cell.

a)

white

b)

red

c)

blue

31.

Main function of leukocytes is to:

a)

clot the blood

b)

fight infection

c)

give O2 to cells

32.

Universal donor:

a)

A-

b)

B+

c)

AB-

d)

O-