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Circulatory System Exam HS2

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A blood cell that is characterized as being granular or agranular is called a/an:

a)

erythrocyte

b)

leukocyte

c)

plasma

d)

thrombocyte

2.

Which heart structure is located between the right upper and lower chambers?

a)
Bicuspid valve
b)

Left and right atrium

c)

Left and right ventricle

d)

Tricuspid valve

3.

Which heart structure is also known as the mitral valve?

a)

A. Bicuspid valve

b)

B. Left atrium and right atrium

c)

C. Left ventricle and right ventricle

d)

Tricuspid valve

4.

A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a/an:

a)

erythrocyte

b)

leukocyte

c)

plasma

d)

thrombocyte

5.

The upper chambers of the heart are called:

a)

Ventricles

b)

Atria

c)

Septum

d)

Valves

6.

The smallest solid components of blood that are composed of fragments of megakaryocytes are called:

a)

A. erythrocytes

b)

B. leukocytes

c)

plasmas

d)

thrombocytes

7.

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

8.

The lower chambers of the heart are the:

a)

atria

b)

endocardium

c)

cardioseptum

d)

ventricles

9.

Which blood type has Type A antibodies?

a)

Type O

b)

Type AB

c)

Type B

d)

Type B and Type O

10.

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

a)

A. Aorta

b)

B. Pulmonary artery

c)

C. Pulmonary vein

d)

D. Vena cava

11.

The liquid portion of blood that comprises 55% of the blood’s volume is called:

a)

A. erythrocyte

b)

B. plasma

c)

C. leukocyte

d)

D. platelet

12.

A child was admitted to the emergency department with a nosebleed. He was treated by injecting the clotting factor. What was the child’s diagnosis?

a)

Anemia

b)

Hemophilia

c)

Leukemia

d)

Septicemia

13.

Which blood components are easily identified in a centrifuged blood sample?

a)

Erythrocytes and leukocytes

b)

Leukocytes and plasma

c)

Plasma and erythrocytes

d)

Thrombocytes and leukocytes

14.

After running 1,500 meters, the athlete experienced irregularities in his/her heart rate. This was an indication that the heart rate was ________.

a)

arrhythmia

b)

arteriosclerosis

c)

heart failure

d)

murmur

15.

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)

erythroblastosis fetalis.

b)

leukemia.

c)

multiple myeloma

d)

sickle cell anemia

16.

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

17.

When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, which condition is likely?

a)

Agglutination

b)

Erythropoiesis

c)

Hemolysis

d)

Infection

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.

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

a)

A. angina pectoris.

b)

B. arrhythmias.

c)

C. coronary artery disease.

d)

D. heart failure.

20.

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

21.

Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting what component within the blood?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Platelets

c)

Glucose

d)

Carbon dioxide

22.

Which circulatory disorder indicates an underlying coronary artery condition?

a)

A. Angina pectoris

b)

B. CVA

c)

C. TIA

d)

D. pulmonary edema

23.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the cellular level in ____.

a)

Arteries

b)

Arterioles

c)

Capillaries

d)

Veins

24.

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

a)

an aneurysm

b)

coronary artery disease

c)

peripheral vascular

d)

varicose veins

25.

If your blood type is AB+ you can donate blood to a person that has blood type:

a)

AB+

b)

AB-

c)

O-

d)

O+

26.

Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:

a)
A. AV node.
b)

Bundle of His

c)

Purkinjie fibers

d)

SA node

27.

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

28.

The patient notices that he has been bruising easily. Laboratory studies indicate that his blood clots very slowly. It is suspected that this patient might have what condition?

a)

Hemophilia

b)

Leukemia

c)

Sickle cell anemia

d)

A thrombus

29.

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

a)

arteries.

b)

arterioles.

c)

capillaries

d)

veins

30.

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

a)

A. Aneurysm

b)

B. Coronary artery disease

c)

C. Peripheral vascular disease

d)

D. Varicose veins

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 be treated for:

a)

hypertension

b)

a myocardial infarction

c)

a transient ischemic attack

d)

varicose veins

32.

A diet with adequate iron intake is essential for which blood function?

a)

Diapedesis

b)

Erthropoiesis

c)

Hemolysis

d)

Macrophagia

33.

The patient was admitted to the hospital with ineffective heart function. Which condition may result if the ventricles do NOT function properly, causing blood and/or fluid to collect in the heart?

a)

Angina pectoris

b)

Heart failure

c)

Myocardial infarction

d)

Pulmonary edema

34.

The athlete sustained an open wound while on the practice field. A couple of days later the injury appeared red, swollen and was warm to touch. The injury resulted in which development?

a)

Agglutination

b)

Hemolysis

c)

Inflammation

d)

Phagocytosis

35.

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

36.

A patient went to the doctor because of extreme fatigue. Upon laboratory study, 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

37.

During a routine physical, the doctor discovers that Shirley's systolic blood pressure is 180 and her diastolic blood pressure is 100. Shirley expects she will be treated for:

a)

hypertension

b)

myocardial infarction

c)

transient ischemic attack

d)

varicose veins

38.

When analyzing a patient's blood sample, the laboratory technician documented clotted blood cells. Which blood components were involved in this process?

a)

Plasma

b)

Erythrocytes

c)

Leukocytes

d)

Thrombocytes