RAD 1110 Ch 8-9, Med term 5-7
Which abbreviation stands for a diagnostic laboratory test?
ABGs
Which is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?
Assist in the blood clotting process.
Which of the following statements regarding the atria is NOT true?
Atria pump blood out of the heart.
Which term means blood destruction?
Both A and C Hemolytic Hemolysis
Which lymph glands are found in the groin region?
inguinal
Which of the following conditions is cancerous?
Hodgkin's disease
Which blood type is called the Universal Recipient?
Type AB
Which of the following statements regarding the ventricles is NOT true?
Ventricles receive blood directly from the veins returning blood to the heart.
Which of the following statements is the most important standard precaution?
Wash your hands
Which of the following is a term meaning a substance that causes an allergic reaction?
allergen
The pulmonary capillaries tightly encase the:
alveoli
External respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between:
alveoli and bloodstream
Which term means process of recording a vessel?
angiography
The smallest arteries are called:
arterioles
A heart specialist would be called a
cardiologist
The pulmonary artery:
carries blood away from the heart
In which condition is the heart muscle too weak to pump efficiently?
congestive heart failure
The lining of the heart is called the:
endocardium
Which abbreviation stands for a diagnostic test?
PFT
Which of the following statements regarding blood flow through the heart is NOT true?
The left ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
The spleen produces new erythrocytes
Red blood cells appear red because:
They contain hemoglobin
The complete stopping of heart activity is called:
cardiac arrest
The opening through the vocal cords is called the:
glottis
Which term means high pressure?
hypertension
Which term means pertaining to between the atria?
interatrial
Which of the following conditions is a cancer?
leukemia
The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:
nares
The nasal cavity is divided down the middle by the:
nasal septum
The upper section of the pharynx is called:
nasopharynx
Which is NOT one of the formed elements of the blood?
plasma
Which artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
pulmonary
Blood cells are produced in the:
red bone marrow
Which of the following conditions is a blood infection?
septicemia
Which combining form means chest?
steth/o
Which term means clotting cell?
thrombocyte
Which of the following medications dissolves an existing clot?
thrombolytic agent
Blood is returned to the right side of the heart by the:
vena cavae
The aorta carries:
oxygenated blood to the body
Which term means disease producing?
pathogenic
Which term means a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery?
plaque
The watery part of blood is called:
plasma
Which of the following is also known as the pacemaker of the heart?
sinoatrial node
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the cardiovascular system?
spleen
Which of the following statements regarding the different types of leukocytes is NOT true?
Monocytes release histamine
Which condition is commonly called walking pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction?
anaphylactic shock
A weakened and ballooned artery is called a(n):
aneurysm
Which condition is the severe chest pain associated with myocardial ischemia?
angina pectoris
Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation?
anticoagulant
Which of the following medications helps to block an allergic reaction?
antihistamine
Blood exits the left side of the heart into the:
aorta
The largest artery in the body is the:
aorta
Which blood vessels have the thickest smooth muscle wall?
arteries
Which term means hardened artery?
arteriosclerosis
Which term means listening to the sounds within the body?
auscultation
The narrowest blood vessels are called:
capillaries
The diffusion of oxygen and nutrients from the blood into the body tissues occurs in the:
capillary bed
Which term means enlarged heart?
cardiomegaly
The respiratory system works in conjunction with the ________ system to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body.
cardiovascular
Which of the following terms means to convert a liquid to a gel or solid?
coagulate
The heart receives its blood supply from the:
coronary arteries
Which surgical procedure uses a blood vessel obtained from another part of the body?
coronary artery bypass graft
Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth?
culture and sensitivity
Which term means too few red (cells)?
erythropenia
Which term means red (cell) production?
erythropoiesis
The paranasal sinuses are located within the ________.
facial bones
Which term means fiber producing?
fibrinogen
Which of the following blood tests measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood?
hematocrit
Which of the following statements is true regarding the pulmonary circulation?
it carries oxygenated blood away from the lungs
Which of the following is NOT an inherited condition?
leukemia
Which term means too many white cells?
leukocytosis
Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system?
liver
Which term means lymph gland inflammation?
lymphadenitis
The tonsils in the throat are considered to be part of the:
lymphatic system
Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow?
lymphedema
Which term is misspelled? stethoscope murmer plaque palpitation
murmer
Which layer of the heart is responsible for contracting in order to pump blood?
myocardium
The section of pharynx that is associated with the mouth is the:
oropharynx
Which diagnostic procedure measures the oxygen level in the blood?
oximetry
The respiratory system, in conjunction with the cardiovascular system, delivers ________ to the cells of the body.
oxygen
Which of the following substances is NOT transported by plasma?
oxygen
The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity.
palate
Which term is misspelled? phleboitis interventricular atherosclerosis myocardial
phleboitis
The circulatory system transports wastes to all the following organs except:
rectum
Which of the following terms means to flow backwards?
regurgitation
Mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract is called:
sputum
What is the name of the steel tube placed within a blood vessel?
stent
Which term means fast heart beat?
tachycardia
Which of the following conditions is caused by inflamed veins causing the formation of blood clots within the vein?
thrombophlebitis
Air is carried between the pharynx and bronchial tubes in the:
trachea
The mitral valve is also called the ________ valve.
bicuspid
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a blood test?
cardiac enzymes
Which condition is characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli resulting in overexpanded air sacs?
emphysema
Which term is misspelled? infarction coarctation fribillation hemorrhoid
fribillation
Which heart valve has two cusps?
mitral
Inhalation brings in fresh ________ and exhalation removes ________.
oxygen, carbon dioxide
Which abbreviation stands for high blood pressure?
HTN
Which blood type is called the Universal Donor?
Type O
Which is the severe itching associated with hives?
urticaria
