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11 Test Flashcards

1
Q

the pacemaker of the heart is the

A

sinoatrial node

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2
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Which test involves introducing a flexible tube into a vein or artery and guiding it into the heart to detect pressures and blood flow patterns?

A

cardiac catheterization

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3
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a blood clot formed in a large lower limb vessel is called

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deep-vein thrombosis

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4
Q

a treadmill is associated with

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stress test

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5
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circulation from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is

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pulmonary

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6
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systole occurs during

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contraction of the heart

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7
Q

oxygen poor blood enters the

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right side of the heart

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8
Q

blood pressure is normally measured in the

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arteries

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9
Q

All of the following are examples of arrhythmias except:

fibrillation, flutter, heart block, angina pectoris

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angina pectoris

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10
Q

a procedure performed to improve the blood supply to the heart muscle is

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coronary bypass surgery

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11
Q

the following is an abnormality in the heart at birth:

coronary artery disease, coarctation of the aorta, congestive heart failure, endocarditis

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coarctation of the aorta

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12
Q

The presence of ___ show evidence of a myocardial infarction.

A

enzymes

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13
Q

which term means incision of a vein

A

phlebotomy

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14
Q

another name for a heart-lung machine is

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ECC

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15
Q

True/False:

A bruit is a vibration felt on palpation of the chest.

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false

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16
Q

True/False:

An instrument used to listen to heart sound is a sphygmomanometer.

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false

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17
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True/False:

Vasodilation is a widening of blood vessels.

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true

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18
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True/False:

The innermost layer of the blood vessel is called the endothelium.

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true

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19
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True/False:

The pulmonary artery is the largest artery in the body.

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false

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20
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True/False:

Secondary hypertension is a condition in which the cause is idiopathic.

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false

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21
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True/False:

The bicuspid valve is also known as the mitral valve.

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true

22
Q

True/False:

Cardioversion is the same as defibrillation.

A

true

23
Q

True/False:

An abnormal heart sound is called a murmur.

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true

24
Q

flutter

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rapid, but regular contractions of the atria or ventricle

25
Q

varicose veins

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abnormally swollen and twisted veins

26
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heart murmur

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an extra heart sound between normal beats

27
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fibrillation

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rapid, random, and irregular contractions of the heart

28
Q

mitral valve prolapse

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need to take preventative antibiotics with dental procedure

29
Q

petechiae

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multiple pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin

30
Q

coarctation of the aorta

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congenital narrowing of the aorta

31
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infarction

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area of dead myocardial tissue

32
Q

thrombotic occlusion

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blocking of an artery by a clot

33
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septal defects

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congenital anomaly of small holes in the walls between the heart chambers

34
Q

Raynaud’s phenomenon

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episodes of pallor and numbness in the fingers and toes

35
Q

congestive heart failure

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the heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood

36
Q

angina pectoris

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episode of chest pain due to lack of oxygen to the heart muscle

37
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endocarditis

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inflammation of the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria

38
Q

rheumatic heart

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heart disease caused by streptococcal infection

39
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the only artery to carry deoxygenated blood is the

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pulmonary artery

40
Q

the layer of pericardium that adheres to the heart is the

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visceral layer

41
Q

Name the pulse points on the lower extremity.

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femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial

42
Q

medical word that means “hardening of the arteries”

A

arteriosclerosis

43
Q

medical term that means “enlargement of the heart”

A

cardiomegaly

44
Q

medical term which means “excessive cholesterol in the blood”

A

hypercholesterolemia

45
Q

medical term which means “abnormal condition of bluish discoloration”

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cyanosis

46
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medical term which means “condition of fast heartbeat”

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tachycardia

47
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medical term which means “condition of disease of the heart muscle”

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cardiomyopathy

48
Q

medical term which means “inflammation of a vein”

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phlebitis, thrombophlebitis

49
Q

medical term which means “instrument for listening to the chest”

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stethoscope

50
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medical term which means “pertaining to veins”

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venous

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