Question 1

The suffix -graphy means

Accepted Answer

A)  record. 
B)  measuring. 
C)  process of recording. 
D)  charting. 
E)  narrowing. 
A)  record. 
B)  measuring. 
C)  process of recording. 
D)  charting. 
E)  narrowing.

Question 2

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-removal of occluding material using a cutting or grinding device

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 3

The CF arteri/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta. 
B)  artery. 
C)  blood vessel. 
D)  aneurysm. 
E)  embolus. 
A)  aorta. 
B)  artery. 
C)  blood vessel. 
D)  aneurysm. 
E)  embolus.

Question 4

Which procedure coagulates blood inside a varicose vein to collapse and seal it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commissurotomy 
B)  Laser ablation 
C)  Microphlebectomy 
D)  Ligation and stripping 
E)  Thrombolysis 
A)  Commissurotomy 
B)  Laser ablation 
C)  Microphlebectomy 
D)  Ligation and stripping 
E)  Thrombolysis

Question 5

Incompetent valves in veins may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  infarction. 
B)  varicose veins. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  arteriosclerosis. 
E)  phlebolith. 
A)  infarction. 
B)  varicose veins. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  arteriosclerosis. 
E)  phlebolith.

Question 6

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-inability of a valve to close completely

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 7

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a noninvasive treatment for CAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque from the inside of an artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arterectomy 
B)  Angiectomy 
C)  Catheterization 
D)  Aneurysmectomy 
E)  Endarterectomy 
A)  Arterectomy 
B)  Angiectomy 
C)  Catheterization 
D)  Aneurysmectomy 
E)  Endarterectomy

Question 9

Build a word that means tumor of fatty plaque:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means tumor of...

Question 10

Laser ablation is a common treatment for varicose veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which conduction pathway causes the heart to contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers 
B)  AV node, SA node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers 
C)  AV bundle, AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers 
D)  Purkinje fibers, SA node, AV node, AV bundle 
E)  Purkinje fibers, AV node, SA node, AV bundle 
A)  SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers 
B)  AV node, SA node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers 
C)  AV bundle, AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers 
D)  Purkinje fibers, SA node, AV node, AV bundle 
E)  Purkinje fibers, AV node, SA node, AV bundle

Question 12

Which serous membrane lines the four chambers of the heart and its valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endodermis 
B)  Endothelium 
C)  Endometrium 
D)  Endocardium 
E)  Endomysium 
A)  Endodermis 
B)  Endothelium 
C)  Endometrium 
D)  Endocardium 
E)  Endomysium

Question 13

The threat of pulmonary embolism is a major concern associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Use vascul/o to build a word that means pertaining to outside a vessel:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use vascul/o to build a word that...

Question 15

Statins are used to lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Arteriosclerosis is a major cause of CAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Build a word that means inflammation of the aorta:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means inflammation of...

Question 18

Build a word that means suture of an aneurysm:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means suture of...

Question 19

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-any mass that dislodges and travels through the vascular system and causes a blockage

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 20

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-excessive lipids in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

The suffix -graphy means

Match the medical words with their definitions. -removal of occluding material using a cutting or grinding device

The CF arteri/o means

Which procedure coagulates blood inside a varicose vein to collapse and seal it?

Incompetent valves in veins may cause

Match the medical words with their definitions. -inability of a valve to close completely

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a noninvasive treatment for CAD.

Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque from the inside of an artery?

Build a word that means tumor of fatty plaque:

Laser ablation is a common treatment for varicose veins.

Which conduction pathway causes the heart to contract?

Which serous membrane lines the four chambers of the heart and its valves?

The threat of pulmonary embolism is a major concern associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Use vascul/o to build a word that means pertaining to outside a vessel:

Statins are used to lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver.

Arteriosclerosis is a major cause of CAD.

Build a word that means inflammation of the aorta:

Build a word that means suture of an aneurysm:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -any mass that dislodges and travels through the vascular system and causes a blockage

Match the medical words with their definitions. -excessive lipids in the blood

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

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Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular System

The suffix -graphy means

Match the medical words with their definitions. -removal of occluding material using a cutting or grinding device

The CF arteri/o means

Which procedure coagulates blood inside a varicose vein to collapse and seal it?

Incompetent valves in veins may cause

Match the medical words with their definitions. -inability of a valve to close completely

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a noninvasive treatment for CAD.

Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque from the inside of an artery?

Build a word that means tumor of fatty plaque:

Laser ablation is a common treatment for varicose veins.

Which conduction pathway causes the heart to contract?

Which serous membrane lines the four chambers of the heart and its valves?

The threat of pulmonary embolism is a major concern associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Use vascul/o to build a word that means pertaining to outside a vessel:

Statins are used to lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver.

Arteriosclerosis is a major cause of CAD.

Build a word that means inflammation of the aorta:

Build a word that means suture of an aneurysm:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -any mass that dislodges and travels through the vascular system and causes a blockage

Match the medical words with their definitions. -excessive lipids in the blood

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters