Chapter 9 Introduction and Overview of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 1
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 2
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 3
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 4
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 5
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
- Word Roots of the Heart Part 6
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 1
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 2
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 3
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 4
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 5
Chapter 9.1 Word Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Circulation
- Word Roots of Circulation Part 6
Learning Outcome 9.1 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2, 3.
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Learning Outcome 9.1 Exercises: Exercise 4, 5, 6.
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Learning Outcome 9.1 Exercises: Exercise 7, 8.
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Learning Outcome 9.1 Exercises: Exercise 9, 10.
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Learning Outcome 9.1 Exercises: Exercise 11, 12.
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Chapter 9.2 Patient History, Problems, Complaints
- Subjective Part 1
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Chapter 9.2 Patient History, Problems, Complaints
- Subjective: Heart Table
Chapter 9.2 Patient History, Problems, Complaints
- Subjective: Circulation Table
Learning Outcome 9.2 Exercises: Exercise 1.
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Learning Outcome 9.2 Exercises: Exercise 2, 3, 4.
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Learning Outcome 9.2 Exercises: Exercise 5, 6.
Learning Outcome 9.2 Exercises: Exercise 7.
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective Part 1
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective Part 2
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective Part 3
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective Part 4
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Heart Structure Table
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Heart Table
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Structure Table Part 1
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Structure Table Part 2
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Table Part 1
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Table Part 2
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Table Part 3
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Circulation Table Part 4
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Radiology Table
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Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Diagnostic Procedures Table Part 1
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Diagnostic Procedures Table Part 2
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Professional Terms Table Part 1
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Professional Terms Table Part 2
Chapter 9.3 Observation and Discovery
- Objective: Public Health Table
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Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2.
Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 3, 4, 5.
Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 6, 7.
Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 8.
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Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 9 Part 1.
Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 9 Part 2.
Learning Outcome 9.3 Exercises: Exercise 10.
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Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment Part 1
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment Part 2
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Heart Table Part 1
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Heart Table Part 2
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Heart Table Part 3
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Heart Table Part 4
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Circulation Table Part 1
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Circulation Table Part 2
Chapter 9.4 Diagnosis and Pathology
- Assessment: Circulation Table Part 3
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Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise
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Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2.
Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise 3, 4.
Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise 5, 6.
Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise 7.
Learning Outcome 9.4 Exercises: Exercise 8.
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Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan Part 1
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan Part 2
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Pharmacology Table Part 1
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Pharmacology Table Part 2
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Heart Procedures Table Part 1
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Heart Procedures Table Part 2
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Heart Procedures Table Part 3
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Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Circulation Procedures Table Part 1
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Circulation Procedures Table Part 2
Chapter 9.5 Treatments and Therapies
- Plan: Circulation Procedures Table Part 3
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Learning Outcome 9.5 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2.
Learning Outcome 9.5 Exercises: Exercise 3, 4.
Learning Outcome 9.5 Exercises: Exercise 5, 6, 7.
Learning Outcome 9.5 Exercises: Exercise 8, 9.
Chapter 9.6 Abbreviations
Chapter 9.6 Abbreviations
- Cardiovascular System Abbreviations Table
Learning Outcome 9.6 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2, 3.
Learning Outcome 9.6 Exercises: Exercise 4.
Chapter 9.7 Electronic Health Records
Cardiology Admission Note Part 1
Chapter 9.7 Electronic Health Records
Cardiology Admission Note Part 2
Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2, 3.
Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 4.
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Chapter 9.7 Electronic Health Records
Cardiology Consult Note
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Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 5, 6, 7.
Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 8.
Chapter 9.7 Electronic Health Records
Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic Note
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Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 9, 10, 11.
Learning Outcome 9.7 Exercises: Exercise 12.
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Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Roots Table
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Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 1
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 2
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 3
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 4
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 4
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 5
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Quick Reference Glossary of Terms Table Part 6
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Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Review of Terms by Roots Table Part 1
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Review of Terms by Roots Table Part 2
Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Review of Terms by Roots Table Part 3
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Chapter 9 Quick Reference
- Other Terms Table
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Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 1, 2, 3.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 4, 5, 6.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 7.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 8, 9, 10.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 11, 12.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 13, 14, 15.
Chapter 9 Exercises: Exercise 16, 17, 18, 19.
The name of the muscular wall separating the left and right sides of the heart is the ______.
Multiple choice question.
- ventricle
- septum
- atrium
- chamber
septum
The suffix -itis means inflammation. Inflammation of a valve is called ______.
Multiple choice question.
- valvulitis
- valvulotomy
- valvoitis
- valvitis
valvulitis
The valve that connects the right atrium to the right ventricle is the ______.
Multiple choice question.
- aortic valve
- mitral valve
- pulmonic valve
- tricuspid valve
tricuspid valve
The term that means plural of septum is ______.
septa
The lowest chamber of the heart is the ______.
ventricle or ventricles
The heart chamber that sends oxygen-rich blood out of the heart is the ______ ventricle.
left
A vessel supplying oxygenated blood to the heart muscle is called a ______.
Multiple choice question.
- coronary artery
- cardiac artery
- coronary vein
- cardiac vessel
coronary artery
The purpose of a heart valve is to ______.
Multiple choice question.
- prevent blood from flowing forward
- prevent blood from flowing backward
- pump blood out of a chamber
- prevent blood from flowing out of the chamber
prevent blood from flowing backward
A vasodilator creates dilation of the ______.
Multiple choice question.
- heart muscle
- blood vessels
- lung surfactant
- lungs
blood vessels
Select all that apply
Which of the following are names of valves of the heart?
Multiple select question.
- Tricuspid
- Stenotic
- Pulmonary
- Aortic
- Tricuspid
- Pulmonary
- Aortic
Select all that apply
Which of the following is the root for aorta?
Multiple select question.
- angi/o
- aor/o
- vas/o
- aort/o
- aort/o
Which of the following is the root for the term atrium?
Multiple choice question.
- ventricul/o
- atri/o
- sept/o
- ati/o
atri/o
Select all that apply
Which of the following roots mean "vein"?
Multiple select question.
- phleb/o
- arther/o
- coron/o
- ven/o
- phleb/o
- ven/o
Which of the following is root for heart?
Multiple choice question.
- sept/o
- ventricul/o
- cardi/o
- arti/o
cardi/o
Match each term related to heart problems with its definition.
Select all that apply
Which of the following roots mean "heart"?
Multiple select question.
- heter/o
- angi/o
- vascul/o
- coron/o
- cardi/o
- coron/o
- cardi/o
Which of the following term is spelled incorrectly?
Multiple choice question.
- Dysrrhythmia
- Arrhythmia
- Hemorrhage
- Angina pectoris
Dysrrhythmia
Ex.
Reason: There is only one R in dysrhythmia.
Deconstruct the term angioplasty by separating the root from the suffix with a hyphen. ______
angio-plasty
Deconstruct the term hemorrhage by separating the root from the suffix with a hyphen. ______
hemo-rrhage
This structure is the main blood vessel leaving the heart and forms an arch as it rises and branches.
Multiple choice question.
- Left atrium
- Pulmonary vein
- Pulmonary artery
- Aorta
Aorta
A patient's heart muscle fibers are contracting and sending blood out of the ventricles. This phase is called ______.
Multiple choice question.
- hypertension
- arterial pressure
- systole
- diastole
systole
Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the artery. Atherosclerosis is ______.
Multiple choice question.
- buildup of plaque due to participation in sports
- hardening of the atheros
- hardening of the artery due specifically to build-up of fatty plaque
- gruel in the arteries
hardening of the artery due specifically to build-up of fatty plaque
The heart sound labeled S2 (the second heart sound, or "dub") is due to ______.
Multiple choice question.
- the closing of the valves between the atria and the ventricles
- the opening of the valves between the atria and the ventricles
- the closing of the pulmonary and aortic valves
- the opening of the pulmonary and aortic valves
the closing of the pulmonary and aortic valves
The pain associated with a heart attack is called ______.
Multiple choice question.
- angina pectoris
- phlebalgia
- dysrhythmia
- arrhythmia
angina pectoris
Deconstruct the term epicardium by separating the prefix, root and suffix with hyphens. ______
epi-card-ium
Deconstruct the term dysrhythmia by separating the prefix, root, and suffix with hyphens. ______
dys-rhythm-ia
When a patient's skin appears blue due to lack of oxygen, we say he has ______.
Multiple choice question.
- tachycardia
- cardiomegaly
- cyanosis
- bradycardia
cyanosis
Spell the term that means excessive loss of blood ______.
hemorrhage
This structure gathers blood from the lower portion of the body and returns it to the heart.
Multiple choice question.
- Pulmonary vein
- Superior vena cava
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
Categorize the characteristics of diastole and systole.
Which of the following veins is found in the neck?
Multiple choice question.
- brachial veins
- external jugular vein
- axillary veins
- basalic vein
external jugular vein
The heart sound labeled S1 (the first heart sound, or "lub") is due to ______.
Multiple choice question.
- the opening of the pulmonary and aortic valves
- the closing of the pulmonary and aortic valves
- the opening of the valves between the atria and the ventricles
- the closing of the valves between the atria and the ventricles
the closing of the valves between the atria and the ventricles
The root scler in the term angiosclerosis means ______.
Multiple choice question.
- aorta
- formation
- vessel
- hard
hard
Match each heart layer with its definition.
Dilation of the aorta is ______.
Multiple choice question.
- aortectasia
- aortic stenosis
- angiosclerosis
- angiolith
aortectasia
Match each heart-related term with its definition.
Match blood vessel terms with its definition.
This structure, named after the Latin words for hollow vein, gathers oxygen-poor blood from either the upper or lower body and returns it to the heart.
Multiple choice question.
- Carotid artery
- Vena cava
- Pulmonary vein
- Aorta
Vena cava
Select the term used for a hardening of a vein.
Multiple choice question.
- Occlusion
- Vasospasm
- Thrombus
- Phlebosclerosis
Phlebosclerosis
Select all that apply
Mark all the veins that are found in the lower extremities (thigh and leg).
Multiple select question.
- Popliteal vein
- Radial veins
- External jugular vein
- Posterior tibial vein
- Great saphenous vein
- Basalic vein
- Brachial veins
- Median antebrachial vein
- Cephalic vein
- Axillary veins
- Internal jugular vein
- Ulnar veins
- Femoral vein
- Popliteal vein
- Posterior tibial vein
- Great saphenous vein
- Femoral vein
Hardening of an artery (from any cause) is called ______.
Multiple choice question.
- atherosclerosis
- arteriosclerosis
- atherogenesis
- arteriorrhexis
arteriosclerosis
Match each term regarding blood vessels with its definition.
Match each medical word pertaining to veins with its correct definition.
Which of the following is the definition for Aortectasia?
Multiple choice question.
- A narrowing of the aorta
- A stone in the artery
- A dilation of the aorta
- A hardening of the blood vessels
A dilation of the aorta
Deconstruct the term venogram by separating the root from the suffix with a hyphen. ______
veno-gram
The suffix -lith in the term aortolith means ______.
Multiple choice question.
- narrow
- stone
- rupture
- condition
stone
Select all that apply
Which procedures use sound waves to form images?
Multiple select question.
- Electrocardiography
- Vascular endoscopy
- Venography
- Sonography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Echocardiography
- Sonography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Echocardiography
The term that describes a closing or blockage of a passage is ______.
occlusion
Match the word parts of the term cardiovascular to their meaning.
Hardening of a artery due to buildup of fatty plaque is termed ______.
Multiple choice question.
- atherosclerosis
- varicose veins
- arteriosclerosis
- phlebosclerosis
atherosclerosis
Which of the following is the definition for circulation of blood from the heart to the heart muscle?
Multiple choice question.
- Coronary circulation
- Systemic circulation
- Vascular circulation
- Pulmonary circulation
Coronary circulation
Select all that apply
A thrombus is different from an embolus in what two important ways?
Multiple select question.
- A thrombus is stationary
- A thrombus is found in circulation
- A thrombus is found only in a vein
- A thrombus is a clot of blood
- A thrombus is stationary
- A thrombus is a clot of blood
The condition that involves the heart muscle being too thick is known as ______.
hypertrophic
An arteriogram is defined as a record of a(n) ______.
artery
The condition that is a disease of the heart muscle is ______.
cardiomyopathy
Match each word part related to diagnostic procedures of the heart with the correct meaning.
Death of heart muscle tissue is called myocardial ______.
infarction
The pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is contracting is called ______.
Multiple choice question.
- diastolic pressure
- systolic pressure
- arterial pressure
- venous pressure
systolic pressure
Inflammation of a heart valve is termed ______.
Multiple choice question.
- pericarditis
- myocarditis
- valvulitis
- endocarditis
valvulitis
Match each medical term pertaining to circulation with its definition.
An angioma is a ______ in the blood vessel.
tumor or mass
Match the heart conditions to the description.
Which of the following is the definition of the medical condition angiocarditis?
Multiple choice question.
- Inflammation of the heart vessel
- Inflammation of the right atria
- Heart disease
- Cessation of functional circulation
Inflammation of the heart vessel
Click and drag on elements in order
Rank the patient descriptions by blood pressure from lowest to highest.
Fluid pouring out into the tissue around the heart is termed ______.
Multiple choice question.
- restrictive cardiomyopathy
- myocardial infarction
- congestive heart failure
- pericardial effusion
pericardial effusion
Which term refers to inflammation of the veins?
Multiple choice question.
- Phlebitis
- Arteriopathy
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Phlebostenosis
Phlebitis
Spell the term that means "inflammation of the tissue around the heart" ______.
pericarditis
Match each drug with its effects.
Match each term related to the diagnosis and pathology of the circulatory system with its definition.
Select all that apply
Therapeutic treatments for blocked heart vessels include ______.
Multiple select question.
- coronary artery bypass graft
- percutaneous cardiac intervention
- balloon angioplasty
- vasoconstrictor drugs
- coronary artery bypass graft
- percutaneous cardiac intervention
- balloon angioplasty
The naturally occurring hormone vasopressin is a vasopressor, which means it ______.
Multiple choice question.
- causes the relaxation or expansion of a blood vessel
- breaks down clots
- increases the strength of the heart contraction
- opposes high blood pressure
- constricts or narrows the diameter of a blood vessel
constricts or narrows the diameter of a blood vessel
The formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, most commonly in the leg, is ______.
Multiple choice question.
- deep vein thrombosis
- vasculitis
- phlebitis
- phlebostenosis
deep vein thrombosis
Deconstruct the term cardioversion by separating the roots and the suffix with hyphens. ______
cardio-vers-ion
Match each term describing circulatory pathology with its definition.
Which of the following is puncture of the tissue around the heart?
Multiple choice question.
- Pericardiocentesis
- Anastomosis
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Valvectomy
Pericardiocentesis
The class of drug that works by breaking down dangerous accumulations that can develop in the heart or blood vessels is ______.
Multiple choice question.
- vasoconstrictor
- thrombolytic
- vasodilator
- antiarrhythmic
thrombolytic
The suffix -rrhaphy means suture. The term angiorrhaphy means suture of a ______.
vessel
Select all that apply
Which of the following are treatment options when a percutaneous coronary instrument is inserted in the coronary artery?
- Multiple select question.
- Pacemaker
- Balloon angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Stent
- Balloon angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Stent
Which of the following is the term used for surgical removal of a vein?
Multiple choice question.
- Varicotomy
- Valvulopasty
- Venectomy
- Ventriculotomy
Venectomy
Match each surgical procedure related to heart valves with its definition.
Match each abbreviation specific to the cardiovascular system with its definition.
Match each heart procedure with its definition.
In this heart problem, the heart cavity is unable to pump all the blood out of itself.
Multiple choice question.
- Congestive cardiomyopathy
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial septal defect
- Cardiac arrest
- Angiocarditis
Congestive cardiomyopathy
The term that describes surgical removal of a heart valve is ______.
valvectomy
A cessation of functional circulation in the heart is cardiac ______.
arrest
Which surgical procedure contains the root that means "vessel"?
Multiple choice question.
- aneurysmectomy
- anastomosis
- angioplasty
- aortotomy
angioplasty
The procedure that creates an opening between two veins is ______.
phlebophlebostomy
Select all that apply
Mark the abbreviations that refer to treatments or procedures.
Multiple select question.
- SV
- MRA
- CABG
- PCI
- SCA
- CHF
- HTN
- MRA
- CABG
- PCI
In the heart condition atrial ______ defect, there is a flaw in the septum that divides the two atria of the heart.
septal
In this heart problem, there is quivering of muscle fibers in the heart's atrium.
Multiple choice question.
- Atrial septal defect
- Atrial fibrillation
- Angiocarditis
- Cardiac arrest
- Congestive cardiomyopathy
Atrial fibrillation