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WorksheetsCommon Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders Chapter 4
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Coronary artery disease is characterized by:
narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup
inflammation of the heart muscle
infection of the heart valves
irregular heartbeat
Define the term 'plaque'.
In cardiology, fatty deposits in the coronary arteries.
A type of dental tool used for cleaning teeth.
A decorative plate or sign mounted on a wall.
A type of award given for achievements.
Define the term 'thrombus'.
A blood clot or collection of plaque formed within a blood vessel.
A type of white blood cell involved in immune response.
A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
A protein that carries oxygen in the blood.
Coronary artery disease is characterized by:
narrowing of the coronary arteries
inflammation of the heart muscle
infection of the heart valves
irregular heartbeat
Coronary artery disease can be dangerous because:
it leads to increased blood flow to the heart.
it causes the heart to pump more efficiently.
it can result in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
it strengthens the heart muscle.
What does the diagram illustrate about the artery?
Normal artery
Artery with plaque buildup
Artery with blood clot
Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:
A decrease in blood supply to the heart muscle
An increase in blood supply to the heart muscle
A decrease in blood supply to the brain
An increase in blood supply to the brain
Is a patient with low cardiac output more likely to have high blood pressure OR low blood pressure?
high blood pressure
low blood pressure
Fill in the blank: A common symptom of myocardial infarction is a feeling of _________.
impending doom.
euphoria.
hunger.
drowsiness.
Fill in the blank: A decreased level of _________ is a sign of myocardial infarction.
consciousness.
oxygen.
blood pressure.
heart rate.
Fill in the blank: Pain radiating to the _________ is a symptom of myocardial infarction.
arm.
leg.
head.
stomach.
Fill in the blank: Nausea with or without _________ is a symptom of myocardial infarction.
vomiting.
headache.
dizziness.
fever.
Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The cardiovascular system
The nervous system
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects its ability to pump blood. Which of the following best describes cardiomyopathy?
A condition affecting the heart valves
A disease of the heart muscle
An infection of the heart lining
A blockage in the coronary arteries
The signs and symptoms of right-sided congestive heart failure include all except the following:
Liver congestion
Spleen congestion
Ascities
Upper extremity edema
Signs and symptoms of left-sided congestive heart failure include all the following except:
Bradycardia
Dyspnea
Fluid build-up in the lungs
Productive cough with white frothy sputum
Backflow is another word for ________ a result of heart valve disease
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Regurgitation
Ascites
