WorksheetsCommon Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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 oxygen demand by the heart
A blockage in the heart valves
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
Fill in the blank: Nausea with or without _________ is a symptom of myocardial infarction.
dizziness
sweating
vomiting
fatigue
Coronary artery disease can be dangerous because:
it can result in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
it can cause excessive blood flow to the heart muscle.
it leads to increased oxygen supply to the heart.
it has no significant impact on heart function.
What does the diagram illustrate about the artery?
Artery with plaque buildup
Healthy artery
Artery with a tear
Artery undergoing angioplasty
Is a patient with low cardiac output more likely to have high blood pressure OR low blood pressure?
high blood pressure
normal blood pressure
low blood pressure
fluctuating blood pressure
Coronary artery disease is characterized by:
narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup
widening of the coronary arteries due to increased blood flow
inflammation of the coronary arteries due to infection
complete blockage of the coronary arteries due to blood clots
Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The cardiovascular system
The nervous system
Define the term 'plaque'.
A type of dental buildup on teeth.
In cardiology, fatty deposits in the coronary arteries.
A decorative plate used for awards.
A skin condition characterized by raised patches.
Define the term 'thrombus'.
A type of blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood.
A blood clot or collection of plaque formed within a blood vessel.
A medication used to dissolve blood clots.
A condition characterized by low blood pressure.
Coronary artery disease is characterized by: narrowing of the coronary arteries, inflammation of the heart muscle, infection of the heart valves, irregular heartbeat
narrowing of the coronary arteries
inflammation of the heart muscle
infection of the heart valves
irregular heartbeat
Fill in the blank: Pain radiating to the _________ is a symptom of myocardial infarction.
leg
arm
neck
back
Fill in the blank: A decreased level of _________ is a sign of myocardial infarction.
consciousness
blood pressure
heart rate
oxygen saturation
Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Fill in the blank: A common symptom of myocardial infarction is a feeling of _________.
euphoria
impending doom
relaxation
excitement
