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48 Cards in this Set
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An irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat is called:
a) Angina Pectoris b) Arteriosclerosis c) Dysrhythmia d) Fibrillation e) Aneurysm |
Dysrhythmia
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Drugs that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and block production of an enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol are called:
a) Thrombolytics b) Nitrates c) Beta blockers d) Statins e) Anticoagulants |
Statins
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The insertion of a small tube through an incision into a large vein, usually of the arm or leg that is then threaded through a blood vessel until it reaches the heart is called:
a) Troponin I b) Holter monitor c) Echocardiography d) Cardiac enzyme studies e) Stress Test f) Electrocardiography g) Cardiac catheterization |
Cardiac catheterization
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The resting period between contractions when the heart fills with blood is known as systole.
True/False |
False
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A monitoring device worn by a patient that records prolonged electrocardiograph readings on a portable recorder while the patient conducts normal daily activities is:
a) Cardiac catheterization b) Electrocardiography c) Echocardiography d) Cardiac enzyme studies e) Troponin I f) Stress Test g) Holter monitor |
Holter monitor
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Irregular, random contraction of heart fibers that commonly occurs in the atria or ventricles of the heart are called:
a) Aneurysm b) Fibrillation c) Arteriosclerosis d) Angina pectoris e) Dysrhythmia |
Fibrillation
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An irregularity of loss of rhythm of the heartbeat is called:
a) Fibrillation b) Arteriosclerosis c) Angina pectoris d) Arrhythmia e) Aneurysm f) Dysrhythmia |
Arrhythmia
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An atrioventricular block in which the atrial electrical impulses are delayed by a fraction of a second before being conducted to the ventricles is known as:
a) Fourth-degree heart block b) Third-degree heart block c) Second-degree heart block d) First-degree heart block |
First-degree heart block
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A soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow heard on auscultation is called a:
a) Fibrillation b) Murmur c) Arteriosclerosis d) Aneurysm e) Bruit |
Bruit
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The condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the metabolic requirement of body tissues is called:
a) Embolus b) Arteriosclerosis c) Heart failure d) Heart block e) Ischemia |
Heart failure
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A structure abnormality in which the bicuspid valve does no close completely, resulting in a backflow of blood into the left atrium with each contraction is known as:
a) Ischemia b) Mitral valve prolapse c) Atherosclerosis d) Myocardial infarction e) Heart block |
Mitral valve prolapse
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The medical specialty of cardiology focuses on medical, surgical, and therapeutic treatment of heart diseases.
True/False |
True
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Necrosis of a portion of the cardiac muscle caused by partial or complete occlusion of one or more coronary arteries is known as a:
a) Rheumatic heart disease b) Patent ductus arteriosus c) Stroke d) Reynaud disease e) Myocardial infarction |
Myocardial infarction
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A mass of undissolved matter such as blood clot, fatty plaque, or air bubble that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a blood vessel is called:
a) Bruit b) Aneurysm c) Ischemia d) Embolus e) Arteriosclerosis |
Embolus
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Surgery that opens a blocked artery by inflating a small balloon within a catheter to widen and restore blood flow in the artery is called:
a) Defibrillator b) Cardioversion c) Endarterectomy d) Angioplasty e) Valvuloplasty f) Sclerotherapy g) Endovenous laser therapy |
Angioplasty
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An atrioventricular block in which only some atrial electrical impulses are conducted to the ventricles is known as:
a) Third degree heart block b) Second degree heart block c) First degree heart block d) Fourth degree heart block |
Second degree heart block
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A battery of blood tests performed to determine the presence of cardiac damage is called:
a) Cardiac catheterization b) Holter monitor c) Electrocardiography d) Troponin I e) Cardiac enzyme studies f) Stress Test g) Echocardiography |
Cardiac enzyme studies
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TIA
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Transient ischemic attack
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HTN
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Hypertension
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MI
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Myocardial infarction
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HF
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Heart Failure
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HDL
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High density lipoprotein
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A fusiform aneurysm is where the entire circumference of the artery dilates.
True/False |
True
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The blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted but does not cause permanent brain damage and may be a warning sign of a more serious and debilitating stroke in the future is:
a) Stroke b) Myocardial infarction c) Transient ischemic attack d) Aneurysm e) Ischemia |
Transient ischemic attack
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Instrument for recording
a) -graph b) -graphy c) -gram d) -stenosis e) -cardia |
graph
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Narrowing or stricture
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Stenosis
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Heart condition
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cardia
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Process of recording
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graphy
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Record or writing
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gram
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The diagnostic procedure used to create a graphic recording produced by the electrical activity generated by the hear muscle is known as:
a) Cardiac catheterization b) Troponin I c) Holter monitor d) Echocardiography e) Cardiac enzyme studies f) Stress Test g) Electrocardiography |
Electrocardiography
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A streptococcal infection that causes damage to the heart valves and heart muscle, most commonly found in children and young adults, is known as:
a) Patent ductus arteriosus b) Rheumatic heart disease c) Reynaud disease d) Myocardial infarction e) Stroke |
Rheumatic heart disease
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Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the metabolic requirements of body tissues.
True/False |
True
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Drugs that dissolve blood clots are:
a) Nitrates b) Thrombolytics c) Anticoagulants d) Statins e) Beta blockers |
Thrombolytics
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Damage to part of the brain due to interruption of its blood supply caused by bleeding within brain tissue, or more commonly, blockage of artery is called:
a) Stroke b) Patent ductus arteriosus c) Rheumatic heart disease d) Myocardial infarction e) Reynaud disease |
Stroke
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Drugs that prevent the clotting or coagulation of blood are called:
a) Statins b) Beta blockers c) Nitrates d) Anticoagulants e) Thrombolytics |
Anticoagulants
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The procedure that uses ultrasound to image the heart and evaluate how the hearts chambers and valves are working is called:
a) Holter monitor b) Cardiac enzyme studies c) Electrocardiography d) Stress test e) Troponin I f) Echocardiography g) Cardiac catheterization |
Echocardiography
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A carotid endarterectomy is the surgical removal of plaque and thrombosis from an occluded carotid artery to reduce the risk of a stroke.
True/False |
True
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The surgical removal of the lining of an artery is called:
a) Sclerotherapy b) Cardioversion c) Endovenous laser therapy d) Endarterectomy e) Valvuloplasty f) Angioplasty g) Defibrillator |
Endarterectomy
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An inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to a body part due to an interruption of blood flow is called:
a) Murmur b) Embolus c) Mitral valve prolapse d) Atherosclerosis e) Ischemia |
Ischemia
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An abnormal sound caused by defects in the valves in the valves of chambers of the heart heard on auscultation is called a:
a) Bruit b) Murmur c) Myocardial infarction d) Embolus e) Ischemia |
Murmur
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Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body, occurring most commonly in the iliac and femoral veins is:
a) Arteriosclerosis b) Mitral valve prolapse c) Embolus d) Stroke e) Deep vein thrombosis |
Deep vein thrombosis
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A disease of the electrical system of the heart that controls the activity of the heart muscle is called:
a) Embolus b) Heart block c) Ischemia d) Heart failure e) Mitral valve prolapse |
Heart block
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Electrocardiograph (ECG) taken under controlled exercise conditions while measuring oxygen consumption is:
a) Echocardiography b) Cardiac enzyme studies c) Troponin I d) Stress Test e) Holter monitor f) Electrocardiography g) Cardiac catheterization |
Stress Test
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Restoration of normal heart rhythm by applying an electrical countershock to the chest is called:
a) Defibrillator b) Endarterectomy c) Sclerotherapy d) Endovenous laser therapy e) Cardioversion f) Angioplasty g) Valvuloplasty |
Cardioversion
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In or within
a) peri- b) endo- c) epi- d) brady- |
Endo-
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Above or upon
a) peri- b) endo- c) epi- d) brady- |
epi
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Around
a) peri- b) endo- c) epi- d) brady- |
peri
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slow
a) peri- b) endo- c) epi- d) brady- |
brady
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