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Cardiology Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cardiac (KĂR-dē-ăk)

What does it pertain to?

a)

Pertaining to the heart

b)

Pertaining to the lungs

c)

Pertaining to the brain

d)

Pertaining to the stomach

2.

Echocardiogram (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăm)

What is an echocardiogram?

a)

A test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the heart

b)

A procedure to measure blood pressure

c)

An imaging test to check for lung diseases

d)

A method to analyze blood samples

3.

Systole

a)

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood

b)

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes and fills with blood

c)

The phase of the cardiac cycle where the atria contract to push blood into the ventricles

d)

The phase of the cardiac cycle that occurs during diastole

4.

Cardiomyopathy (kard-ē-ō-mī-OP-ă-thē)

What is the definition of cardiomyopathy?

a)

A disease of the heart muscle

b)

A type of heart surgery

c)

A heart rhythm disorder

d)

A condition affecting blood vessels

5.

Electrocardiography (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ŎG-ră-fē)

a)

Process of recording the electrical activity of the heart

b)

A method for measuring blood pressure

c)

A technique for imaging the brain

d)

A procedure for assessing lung function

6.

Electrocardiogram (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăm)

What is an electrocardiogram?

a)

A record of electrical (activity) of the heart

b)

A type of heart surgery

c)

A medication for heart disease

d)

A diagnostic imaging technique for the lungs

7.

Myocarditis (mī-ŏ-kar-DĪT-ĭs)

a)

Inflammation of the muscle of the heart

b)

A type of heart valve disease

c)

A condition caused by high blood pressure

d)

An infection of the heart lining

8.

Valvuloplasty (VAL-vyŭ-lō-plas-tē)

What is the definition of valvuloplasty?

a)

Surgical repair of a valve

b)

Replacement of a valve

c)

Inflation of a balloon in a valve

d)

Removal of a valve

9.

Cardiogenic (kăr-dē-ō-JĔN-ĭk)

a)

Originating in the heart

b)

Originating in the lungs

c)

Originating in the brain

d)

Originating in the liver

10.

Tachycardia (tak-ē-KARD-ē-ă)

What is the correct breakdown of the term 'Tachycardia'?

a)

Tachy/card/ia

b)

Tachy/cardi/ac

c)

Tachy/cardi/o

d)

Tachy/card/itis

11.

Electrocardiograph (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăf)

What is the purpose of an electrocardiograph?

a)

Instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart

b)

Device for measuring blood pressure

c)

Tool for analyzing blood samples

d)

Machine for performing X-rays

12.

Atherosclerosis (ath-ĕ-rō-sklĕ-RŌ-sĭs)

a)

A hardening of the arteries that involves the accumulation of plaque

b)

A condition characterized by the thinning of the blood vessels

c)

An inflammation of the heart muscle

d)

A type of cancer affecting the blood cells

13.

Epicardium

a)

Inner layer of the heart wall

b)

Outer layer of the heart wall

c)

Muscle layer of the heart wall

d)

Layer of the heart responsible for electrical conduction

14.

Endocarditis (en-dō-kar-DĪT-is)

a)

Inflammation of the inner (lining) of the heart

b)

Infection of the outer layer of the heart

c)

Blockage of blood flow in the heart

d)

Thickening of the heart valves

15.

Asymptomatic (ā-simp-tŏ-MAT-ik)

a)

Pertaining to without symptoms

b)

Pertaining to a mild illness

c)

Pertaining to a chronic condition

d)

Pertaining to a contagious disease

16.

Valvulitis

a)

Inflammation of a valve

b)

A type of heart murmur

c)

A surgical procedure to repair a valve

d)

A genetic disorder affecting valves

17.

Bradycardia (brād-i-KARD-ē-ă)

a)

Condition of slow heart rate

b)

Condition of rapid heart rate

c)

Condition of irregular heart rhythm

d)

Condition of high blood pressure

18.

Cardiology (kăr-dē-ŏl′ō-jē)

What is the study of?

a)

The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease

b)

The study of the lungs and respiratory system

c)

The study of the brain and nervous system

d)

The study of the digestive system and its functions

19.

Pericarditis (per-ĭ-kar-DĪT-ĭs)

What is pericarditis?

a)

Inflammation of the (sac) surrounding the heart

b)

A type of heart disease

c)

A viral infection affecting the lungs

d)

A condition causing high blood pressure

20.

Hypertrophy

a)

The process of cell division leading to tissue growth.

b)

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells.

c)

A condition characterized by the reduction in size of an organ or tissue.

d)

The inflammation of an organ or tissue due to infection.