Medical Terminology Cardiovascular And Lymphatic System

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Medical Terminology Cardiovascular And Lymphatic System - Quiz

Multiple Choice Exam dealing with the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System.

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1.

Which of the following disorders does NOT involve an interference of blood flow?
- A.
  
  Ischemia
- B.
  
  Myocardial infarction
- C.
  
  Stroke
- D.
  
  Arrhythmia
2.

Which of the following is a type of cancer?
- A.
  
  Hodgkin's disease
- B.
  
  CHF
- C.
  
  DVT
- D.
  
  TIA
3.

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a chamber of the heart?
- A.
  
  BP
- B.
  
  EKG
- C.
  
  RA
- D.
  
  PCP
4.

Which of the following is responsible for causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
- A.
  
  HIV
- B.
  
  RV
- C.
  
  CAD
- D.
  
  LV
5.

Which of the following may cause temporary strokelike symptoms?
- A.
  
  CHF
- B.
  
  TIA
- C.
  
  LA
- D.
  
  CPR
6.

The abbreviation PTT stands for platelets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Lymphosarcoma is a type of cancer of lymphatic tissue not related to Hodgkin's disease.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

A murmur is an abnormal blowing or swishing sound in the heart caused by turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky valve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

An aneurysm is a weakened area in the wall of a vessel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The abbreviation MI stands for muscle injury.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The abbreviation PTCA stands for a type of food.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The abbreviation CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

An embolus is a soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The abbreviation CV stands for coronary vessel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Ischemia refers to a temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The abbreviation ASHD stands for arteriosclerotic heart disease.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Fibrillation refers to an abnormal quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heartbeat.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False