RAD 1110 Ch 8-9, Med term 5-7

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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


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