Medical Terminology 2: Chapter 11 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is an angiogram?

Surgical repair of a blood vessel

Record (x-ray) of a blood vessel (correct)

Hardening of arteries

Narrowing of the aorta

What is the definition of angioplasty?

Surgical repair of a blood vessel.

What does aortic stenosis refer to?

Narrowing of the aorta.

What is arteriosclerosis?

Hardening of arteries. Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as arterial anastomosis?

Surgical connection between arteries. Signup and view all the answers

What does arteriography involve?

Process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material. Signup and view all the answers

What is an endarterectomy?

Removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque). Signup and view all the answers

What does atheroma refer to?

Collection of fatty material in an artery. Signup and view all the answers

What is atherosclerosis?

Hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is atherectomy?

Removal of a fatty mass in a vessel. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atrial' pertain to?

Pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What does atrioventricular mean?

Pertaining to an atrium and ventricle (upper and lower chambers of the heart). Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the brachial artery?

Artery that branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm. Signup and view all the answers

What does cardiomegaly refer to?

Enlargement of the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiomyopathy?

Disease of heart muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What is bradycardia?

Condition of slow heartbeat. Signup and view all the answers

What does tachycardia mean?

Condition of fast heartbeat. Signup and view all the answers

What is hypercholesterolemia?

Condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What do coronary arteries do?

Arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What is cyanosis?

Abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is myxoma?

Benign tumor of the heart (myx/o = mucus). Signup and view all the answers

What is hypoxia?

Condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air; as occurs in high altitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is pericardiocentesis?

Surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid). Signup and view all the answers

What does phlebotomy refer to?

Incision of a vein. Signup and view all the answers

What is thrombophlebitis?

Inflammation of a vein with clots. Signup and view all the answers

What does arrhythmia mean?

Abnormal heart rhythm. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sphygmomanometer?

Instrument to measure blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stethoscope used for?

Instrument to examine the chest. Signup and view all the answers

What is thrombolysis?

Destruction of clots. Signup and view all the answers

What does valvuloplasty involve?

Surgical repair of a valve (within the heart). Signup and view all the answers

What is mitral valvulitis?

Inflammation of the mitral valve. Signup and view all the answers

What is valvotomy?

Incision of a valve. Signup and view all the answers

What does vasoconstriction mean?

Narrowing of vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What is vasodilation?

Widening of vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What does vascular pertain to?

Pertaining to blood vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of venous?

Pertaining to veins. Signup and view all the answers

What is venipuncture?

Incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the interventricular septum?

The wall separating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiovascular Terminology

Angiogram: X-ray record of a blood vessel.
Angioplasty: Surgical procedure to repair a blood vessel.
Aortic Stenosis: Narrowing of the aorta, affecting blood flow.
Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries, impacting flexibility and blood flow.
Arterial Anastomosis: Surgical procedure creating a connection between two arteries.
Arteriography: X-ray imaging of arteries after the injection of contrast material.
Endarterectomy: Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery filled with plaque.
Atheroma: Fatty material accumulation within an artery.
Atherosclerosis: Hardening of arteries due to fatty substance deposits.
Atherectomy: Surgical removal of a fatty mass obstructing a vessel.
Atrial: Refers to the upper chambers of the heart.
Atrioventricular: Pertaining to both atrium and ventricle of the heart.
Brachial Artery: Major artery supplying blood to the arm, branching from the aorta.
Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart, potentially indicating underlying disease.
Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting the heart muscle, impairing function.
Bradycardia: Condition characterized by a slow heartbeat.
Tachycardia: Condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat.
Hypercholesterolemia: Excessive cholesterol level in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease.
Coronary Arteries: Arteries supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, branching from the aorta.
Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the skin due to insufficient oxygenation in the blood.
Myxoma: Benign heart tumor with a mucous composition embedded in stromal tissue.
Hypoxia: Decreased oxygen availability in inspired air, common at high altitudes.
Pericardiocentesis: Surgical procedure to puncture the membrane around the heart to remove fluid.
Phlebotomy: Incision made for drawing blood from a vein.
Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein associated with blood clots.
Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia: Terms describing abnormal heart rhythms.
Sphygmomanometer: Device used to measure blood pressure.
Stethoscope: Tool employed to examine the chest and listen to heart sounds.
Thrombolysis: Process of dissolving blood clots.
Valvuloplasty: Surgical repair procedure for a heart valve.
Mitral Valvulitis: Inflammation affecting the mitral valve in the heart.
Valvotomy: Surgical incision made in a heart valve.
Vasoconstriction: Narrowing of blood vessels, often leading to increased blood pressure.
Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure.
Vascular: Relating to blood vessels in general.
Venous: Referring specifically to veins.
Venipuncture: Incision made into a vein for blood sampling or intravenous access.
Interventricular Septum: Wall dividing the left and right ventricles of the heart.

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Test your knowledge on medical terminology with this quiz focused on Chapter 11. Explore key terms related to blood vessels, including angiograms and arteriosclerosis. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.