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Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
LaFleur: Basic Medical Language, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The word root referring to blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart is:
A. cardi
B. arteri
C. angi
D. thromb
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 185 OBJ: 1
TOP: Word Parts
2. The word root referring to tubelike structures that carry blood throughout the body,
including arteries, veins, and capillaries is:
A. cardi
B. arteri
C. angi
D. thromb
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 185 OBJ: 1
TOP: Word Parts
3. The word root referring to the muscular, cone-shaped organ the size of a fist is:
A. cardi
B. arteri
C. angi
D. thromb
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 185 OBJ: 1
TOP: Word Parts
4. The word root referring to blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart is:
A. lymph
B. spleen
C. angi
D. ven
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 185 OBJ: 1
TOP: Word Parts
5. The word root referring to the lymphatic organ located in the upper left abdominal cavity
that filters blood and acts as a blood reservoir is:
A. lymph
B. splen
C. angi
D. ven
TOP: Word Parts
6. In the medical term thromb/osis, the word root means:
A. gland
B. electrical activity
C. lymph
D. (blood) clot
TOP: Word Parts
7. The word root meaning gland (node when combined with the word root lymph) is:
A. aden
B. splen
C. lymph
D. thromb
TOP: Word Parts
8. The word part meaning electrical activity is:

A. aden
B. electr
C. lymph
D. thromb
TOP: Word Parts
9. In the medical term phleb/itis, the word root means:

A. vein
B. gland
C. spleen
D. heart
TOP: Word Parts
10. The word part meaning instrument used to record is:

A. -ac
B. -graph
C. brady-
D. tachy-
TOP: Word Parts
11. The prefix that completes the medical term meaning rapid heart rate, _____/cardi/a, is:
A. ac-
B. graph-
C. brady-
D. tachy-
TOP: Word Parts
12. The prefix that completes the medical term meaning slow heart rate, _____/cardi/a, is:
A. ac-
B. graph-
C. brady-
D. tachy-
TOP: Word Parts
13. In the medical term cardi/ac, the suffix means:

A. enlargement
B. hardening
C. instrument to record
D. pertaining to
TOP: Word Parts
14. In the medical term arteri/o/sclerosis, the suffix means a(n):

A. enlargement
B. abnormal reduction in number
C. hardening
D. instrument used to record
TOP: Word Parts
15. The medical term meaning enlargement of the spleen is:

A. splenomegaly
B. hematoma
C. lymphoma
D. splenectomy
TOP: Medical Terms Built from Word Parts
16. The medical term meaning abnormal reduction of red (blood) cells is:
A. tachypnea
B. thrombocytopenia
C. thrombocyte
D. erythrocytopenia
17. The medical term meaning (blood) clotting cell is:

A. tachypnea
B. thrombocytopenia
C. thrombocyte
D. erythrocytopenia
18. The medical term meaning rapid breathing is:

A. tachypnea
B. thrombocytopenia
C. thrombocyte
D. tachycardia
19. The medical term meaning radiographic image of an artery is:

A. angiography
B. arteriogram
C. electrocardiograph
D. venogram
20. The medical term meaning an instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
is:
A. angiography
B. arteriogram
C. electrocardiograph
D. venogram
21. The medical term meaning stopping (the flow of) blood is:
A. intravenous
B. venogram
C. hemostasis
D. hematoma
22. The nurse started an IV line to administer prescribed fluids and antibiotics directly into the
vein. The meaning of the abbreviation IV is:
A. intravenous
B. venogram
C. hemostasis
D. hematoma
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 192 OBJ: 3 | 4
TOP: Abbreviations | Practical Application
23. The medical term for swelling caused by the accumulation of clotted blood in the tissues
is:
A. phlebotomy
B. venogram
C. hemostasis
D. hematoma
24. The correct spelling of the medical term meaning incision into a vein is:
A. flebotomy
B. phlebotomy
C. phlemotomy
D. flebetomy
25. The medical term meaning disease of the heart muscle is:
A. cardiac
B. cardiomegaly
C. cardiomyopathy
D. bradycardia
26. After being diagnosed with leukemia, Gracie Jong was referred to a physician who studies
and treats diseases of the blood. This specialist is called a:
A. cardiologist
B. cardiology
C. hematologist
D. hematology
TOP: Practical Application
27. After an episode of chest pain, Samuel Rubros was referred to a _____, or a physician who
studies and treats diseases of the heart.
A. cardiologist
B. cardiology
C. hematologist
D. hematology
28. Before his first appointment, the physician wrote an order for Mr. Rubros to have an EKG to
record the electrical activity of the heart. This record of this procedure is called a(n):
A. electrocardiography
B. angiography
C. venogram
D. electrocardiogram
29. The medical term meaning inflammation of the lymph nodes is:
A. leukocytopenia
B. lymphadenitis
C. thrombogenic
D. thrombophlebitis
30. The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein associated with a (blood) clot is:
A. leukocytopenia
B. lymphadenitis
C. thrombogenic
D. thrombophlebitis
31. The abbreviation for the term meaning a surgical technique to bring new blood supply to
heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries is:
A. CBC
B. HF
C. CABG
D. CAD
TOP: Abbreviations
32. The medical term meaning a condition in which there is an inability of the heart to pump
enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs with nutrients and
oxygen is:
A. cardiac catheterization
B. heart failure
C. coronary artery bypass graft
D. coronary artery disease
TOP: Medical Terms Not Built from Word Parts
33. The abbreviation for the term meaning a condition that reduces the flow of blood through
the coronary arteries to the myocardium is:
A. CPR
B. HF
C. CABG
D. CAD
TOP: Abbreviations
34. The medical term hemorrhage is defined as a:

A. ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
B. rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding
C. device used for measuring blood pressure
D. distended or tortuous vein
35. The medical term meaning a blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters
the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation is:
A. embolus
B. hemorrhage
C. myocardial infarction
D. cardiac catheterization
36. The medical term referring to a diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into
the heart through a blood vessel to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding
blood vessels is:
A. aneurysm
B. complete blood count
C. myocardial infarction
D. cardiac catheterization
37. The abbreviation referring to the death of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of
oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply is:
A. MI
B. CABG
C. HF
D. ECG
TOP: Abbreviations
38. Myocardial infarction is a life-threatening emergency. First responders on the scene of a

person experiencing a heart attack should immediately begin CPR. The meaning of this
abbreviation is:
A. cardiac catheterization
B. complete blood count
C. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D. cardiopulmonary rescue
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 198 OBJ: 3 | 4
39. The term anemia is defined as a:

A. malignant disease characterized by an excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes
B. condition in which there is a reduction in number of erythrocytes
C. puncture of a vein to remove blood
D. rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding
40. A condition in which there is a ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is

called a(n):
A. aneurysm
B. varicose vein
C. hemorrhage
D. leukemia
41. The nursing assistant checks the vital signs of patients upon their arrival to the clinic. Using a
sphygmomanometer, she records the pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel
walls. This pressure is called:
A. hypotension
B. hypertension
C. blood pressure
D. pulse
42. The term that describes blood pressure that is above normal (greater than 140/90 mm Hg)
is:
A. hypotension
B. hypertension
C. aneurysm
D. pulse
43. The term that describes blood pressure that is below normal (less than 90/60 mm Hg) is:
A. hypotension
B. hypertension
C. aneurysm
D. pulse
44. The medical term meaning procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove
blood is:
A. venogram
B. venipuncture
C. intravenous
D. phlebitis
45. The abbreviation CBC was written on the new patient’s orders. The laboratory technologist
performed a venipuncture on the patient to complete a(n):
A. emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac
massage
B. puncture of a vein to remove blood
C. surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to the heart muscle
D. laboratory test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of
erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
46. The abbreviation for the term meaning a condition in which there is an inability of the
heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply tissues and organs with
nutrients and oxygen is:
A. CPR
B. HF
C. CABG
D. CAD
TOP: Abbreviations
47. The term that refers to a malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in
abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow is:
A. leukemia
B. hemorrhage
C. aneurysm
D. embolus
48. Gently holding the wrist and palpating the radial artery, the emergency medical technologist
assessed the patient’s _____, or rhythmic expansion of an artery, created by the
contraction of the heart, that can be felt with a fingertip.
A. hemorrhage
B. blood pressure
C. pulse
D. complete blood count
49. Using an instrument that is designed to hear internal body sounds, the nursing student listens
to her patient’s heartbeat. This instrument is called a:
A. sphygmomanometer
B. blood pressure
C. pulse
D. stethoscope
50. The term that refers to a condition demonstrated by distended or tortuous veins usually
found in the lower extremities is:
A. varicose veins
B. hemorrhage
C. aneurysm
D. embolus
51. After receiving chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, Elayne Jester develops fatigue
related to _____, or an abnormal reduction of red (blood) cells.
A. leukocytopenia
B. leukemia
C. erythrocytopenia
D. hematoma
52. The correct spelling of the medical term meaning excision of the spleen is:
A. spleenectomy
B. splenectomy
C. phlebotomy
D. arteriorrhexis
53. The word part _____/oma that completes the medical term meaning tumor of lymph tissue
is:
A. ven
B. thromb
C. lymph
D. phleb
TOP: Word Parts
54. The medical term meaning disease of the lymph nodes is:
A. leukemia
B. thrombocytopenia
C. lymphadenopathy
D. lymphoma
55. For the patient with chronic HF, an enlargement of the heart visualized on chest
radiographic images is common. The condition is called:
A. cardiomegaly
B. tachypnea
C. cardiomyopathy
D. angioplasty
56. The cardiologist ordered _____, or radiographic imaging of a blood vessel, for her patient
prior to cardiac catheterization.
A. venogram
B. arteriogram
C. angioplasty
D. angiography
57. The medical term meaning suturing of a (blood) vessel is:

A. angioplasty
B. angiorrhaphy
C. venography
D. phlebotomy
58. The medical term meaning causing a (blood) clot is:

A. thrombogenic
B. thrombocytopenia
C. thrombophlebitis
D. thrombosis
59. Alexandre Berme experienced a(n) _____, or blood clot or foreign material, such as air or
fat, that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the
circulation, after an air bubble entered his bloodstream and lodged at another point in his
circulation.
A. aneurysm
B. phlebitis
C. embolus
D. hematoma
60. To prevent CAD, or _____, healthy heart guidelines include routine physical exercise, a diet
low in saturated fats, and regular check-ups with a health care professional.
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A. myocardial infarction
B. coronary artery disease
C. heart failure
D. coronary artery bypass graft
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8. The word part meaning electrical activity is:

9. In the medical term phleb/itis, the word root means:

10. The word part meaning instrument used to record is:

13. In the medical term cardi/ac, the suffix means:

14. In the medical term arteri/o/sclerosis, the suffix means a(n):

15. The medical term meaning enlargement of the spleen is:

17. The medical term meaning (blood) clotting cell is:

18. The medical term meaning rapid breathing is:

19. The medical term meaning radiographic image of an artery is:

34. The medical term hemorrhage is defined as a:

38. Myocardial infarction is a life-threatening emergency. First responders on the scene of a

39. The term anemia is defined as a:

40. A condition in which there is a ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is

57. The medical term meaning suturing of a (blood) vessel is:

58. The medical term meaning causing a (blood) clot is:

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