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WorksheetsCirculatory System Exam HS2
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
A blood cell that is characterized as being granular or agranular is called a/an:
erythrocyte
leukocyte
plasma
thrombocyte
Which heart structure is located between the right upper and lower chambers?
Left and right atrium
Left and right ventricle
Tricuspid valve
Which heart structure is also known as the mitral valve?
A. Bicuspid valve
B. Left atrium and right atrium
C. Left ventricle and right ventricle
Tricuspid valve
A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a/an:
erythrocyte
leukocyte
plasma
thrombocyte
The upper chambers of the heart are called:
Ventricles
Atria
Septum
Valves
The smallest solid components of blood that are composed of fragments of megakaryocytes are called:
A. erythrocytes
B. leukocytes
plasmas
thrombocytes
Which vessel is strong and elastic in order to undergo increased pressure as blood travels to the lungs?
Capillary bed
Ductus arteriosus
Portal vein
Pulmonary artery
The lower chambers of the heart are the:
atria
endocardium
cardioseptum
ventricles
Which blood type has Type A antibodies?
Type O
Type AB
Type B
Type B and Type O
When blood passes through the pulmonary valve, which vessel does it enter?
A. Aorta
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Pulmonary vein
D. Vena cava
The liquid portion of blood that comprises 55% of the blood’s volume is called:
A. erythrocyte
B. plasma
C. leukocyte
D. platelet
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?
Anemia
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Septicemia
Which blood components are easily identified in a centrifuged blood sample?
Erythrocytes and leukocytes
Leukocytes and plasma
Plasma and erythrocytes
Thrombocytes and leukocytes
After running 1,500 meters, the athlete experienced irregularities in his/her heart rate. This was an indication that the heart rate was ________.
arrhythmia
arteriosclerosis
heart failure
murmur
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:
erythroblastosis fetalis.
leukemia.
multiple myeloma
sickle cell anemia
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:
apical pulse
brachial pulse
popliteal pulse
radial pulse
When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, which condition is likely?
Agglutination
Erythropoiesis
Hemolysis
Infection
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:
angina pectoris.
arrhythmias.
coronary artery disease
heart failure
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. angina pectoris.
B. arrhythmias.
C. coronary artery disease.
D. heart failure.
An untreated Rh negative mother is having an Rh positive baby. Which condition might be suspected in the baby?
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Multiple myeloma
Polycythemia
Sickle cell anemia
Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting what component within the blood?
Oxygen
Platelets
Glucose
Carbon dioxide
Which circulatory disorder indicates an underlying coronary artery condition?
A. Angina pectoris
B. CVA
C. TIA
D. pulmonary edema
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the cellular level in ____.
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Veins
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:
an aneurysm
coronary artery disease
peripheral vascular
varicose veins
If your blood type is AB+ you can donate blood to a person that has blood type:
AB+
AB-
O-
O+
Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:
Bundle of His
Purkinjie fibers
SA node
Which blood clotting disorder will present a threat of death to the patient as it travels through a blood vessel?
Contusion
Embolism
Hematoma
Thrombus
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?
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Sickle cell anemia
A thrombus
The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart are:
arteries.
arterioles.
capillaries
veins
Long periods of standing and pregnancy are factors that contribute to which vascular disorder that is often seen in the lower legs?
A. Aneurysm
B. Coronary artery disease
C. Peripheral vascular disease
D. Varicose veins
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:
hypertension
a myocardial infarction
a transient ischemic attack
varicose veins
A diet with adequate iron intake is essential for which blood function?
Diapedesis
Erthropoiesis
Hemolysis
Macrophagia
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?
Angina pectoris
Heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Pulmonary edema
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?
Agglutination
Hemolysis
Inflammation
Phagocytosis
The function of the heart and blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the entire body is known as:
cardiopulmonary circulation
pumping mechanism
systemic circulation
transportation
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:
anemia
aneurysm
arteriosclerosis
atherosclerosis
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:
hypertension
myocardial infarction
transient ischemic attack
varicose veins
When analyzing a patient's blood sample, the laboratory technician documented clotted blood cells. Which blood components were involved in this process?
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Thrombocytes
