Question 1

Varicose veins of the rectum are called

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombi. 
B)  emboli. 
C)  hemorrhoids. 
D)  myxomas. 
E)  varices. 
A)  thrombi. 
B)  emboli. 
C)  hemorrhoids. 
D)  myxomas. 
E)  varices.

Question 2

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-defibrillation technique synchronized with the large R wave of an ECG
Completion
Complete each statement.

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

Build a word that means surgical puncture of the heart:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means surgical puncture...

Question 4

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-removal of a small segment of an artery for diagnostic purposes

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 5

Which procedure involves surgical puncture of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiocentesis 
B)  Endocardial biopsy 
C)  Myocardiopathy 
D)  Pericardiocentesis 
E)  Pericardiolysis 
A)  Cardiocentesis 
B)  Endocardial biopsy 
C)  Myocardiopathy 
D)  Pericardiocentesis 
E)  Pericardiolysis

Question 6

Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valvectomy 
B)  Valvotomy 
C)  Valvulostenosis 
D)  Valvorrhaphy 
E)  Valvocentesis 
A)  Valvectomy 
B)  Valvotomy 
C)  Valvulostenosis 
D)  Valvorrhaphy 
E)  Valvocentesis

Question 7

What is the flattened structure that forms a portion of the heart valve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lumina 
B)  Intima 
C)  Leaflet 
D)  Tunica 
E)  Vegetation 
A)  Lumina 
B)  Intima 
C)  Leaflet 
D)  Tunica 
E)  Vegetation

Question 8

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-electricity

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 9

Build a word that means incision of the pericardium:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bruit. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  coarctation. 
D)  aneurysm. 
E)  occlusion. 
A)  bruit. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  coarctation. 
D)  aneurysm. 
E)  occlusion.

Question 11

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-fat

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 12

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-abnormal dilation of a vessel, especially an artery

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 13

Which medication lowers blood cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilator 
B)  Statin 
C)  Antiarrhythmic 
D)  ACE inhibitor 
E)  Beta blocker 
A)  Vasodilator 
B)  Statin 
C)  Antiarrhythmic 
D)  ACE inhibitor 
E)  Beta blocker

Question 14

Which diagnostic test involves a series of blood tests that include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ischemic profile 
B)  Infarction profile 
C)  Coronary artery disease (CA
D)  profile 
D)  Cardiac insufficiency profile 
E)  Lipid profile 
A)  Ischemic profile 
B)  Infarction profile 
C)  Coronary artery disease (CA
D)  profile 
D)  Cardiac insufficiency profile 
E)  Lipid profile

Question 15

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-surgical separation of mitral valve leaflets

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 16

Use hemangi/o to build a word that means tumor of a blood vessel:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which diagnostic procedure assesses blood flow velocity in different areas of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phonocardiography 
B)  Echocardiography 
C)  Doppler echocardiography 
D)  Digital subtraction angiography 
E)  Angiography 
A)  Phonocardiography 
B)  Echocardiography 
C)  Doppler echocardiography 
D)  Digital subtraction angiography 
E)  Angiography

Question 18

Disease of the heart muscle is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endocarditis. 
B)  coronary artery disease. 
C)  valvular heart disease. 
D)  coronary fibrillation. 
E)  cardiomyopathy. 
A)  endocarditis. 
B)  coronary artery disease. 
C)  valvular heart disease. 
D)  coronary fibrillation. 
E)  cardiomyopathy.

Question 19

Cardiomyopathy is a disease or weakening of the heart muscle that diminishes cardiac function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tissue plasminogen activator is a "clot-buster" used to treat thrombosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Varicose veins of the rectum are called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -defibrillation technique synchronized with the large R wave of an ECG Completion Complete each statement.

Build a word that means surgical puncture of the heart:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -removal of a small segment of an artery for diagnostic purposes

Which procedure involves surgical puncture of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening?

What is the flattened structure that forms a portion of the heart valve?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -electricity

Build a word that means incision of the pericardium:

A rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fat

Match the medical words with their definitions. -abnormal dilation of a vessel, especially an artery

Which medication lowers blood cholesterol levels?

Which diagnostic test involves a series of blood tests that include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -surgical separation of mitral valve leaflets

Use hemangi/o to build a word that means tumor of a blood vessel:

Which diagnostic procedure assesses blood flow velocity in different areas of the heart?

Disease of the heart muscle is called

Cardiomyopathy is a disease or weakening of the heart muscle that diminishes cardiac function.

Tissue plasminogen activator is a "clot-buster" used to treat thrombosis.

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular System

Varicose veins of the rectum are called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -defibrillation technique synchronized with the large R wave of an ECG Completion Complete each statement.

Build a word that means surgical puncture of the heart:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -removal of a small segment of an artery for diagnostic purposes

Which procedure involves surgical puncture of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening?

What is the flattened structure that forms a portion of the heart valve?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -electricity

Build a word that means incision of the pericardium:

A rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fat

Match the medical words with their definitions. -abnormal dilation of a vessel, especially an artery

Which medication lowers blood cholesterol levels?

Which diagnostic test involves a series of blood tests that include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -surgical separation of mitral valve leaflets

Use hemangi/o to build a word that means tumor of a blood vessel:

Which diagnostic procedure assesses blood flow velocity in different areas of the heart?

Disease of the heart muscle is called

Cardiomyopathy is a disease or weakening of the heart muscle that diminishes cardiac function.

Tissue plasminogen activator is a "clot-buster" used to treat thrombosis.

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