Chapter 4 general study

Question 1

Ventricular Septal Defect

Answer 1

is an abnormal opening in the septum dividing the left and right ventricles

Question 2

Coronary Occlusion

Answer 2

refers to a complete blockage of a coronary artery

Question 3

Endocardium

Answer 3

is the membrane on the inside surface of the heart

Question 4

Tricuspid Valve

Answer 4

has three flaps of tissue to prevent backflow of blood.

Question 5

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 5

refers to inflammation of a vein because of a blood clot

Question 6

Defibrillator

Answer 6

is used to stop fibrillation of the heart

Question 7

Myocardium

Answer 7

is the middle layer of the heart wall

Question 8

Electrocardiograph

Answer 8

means a machine that records the electrical activity of the heart

Question 9

Lymphedema

Answer 9

means swelling of the lymph nodes

Question 10

Ischemia

Answer 10

refers to the restriction of blood to an area of the body because of constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel

Question 11

Mediastinum

Answer 11

is an area in the middle of the chest that has the heart, its vessels, the esophagus, the trachea, and parts of the lymphatic system

Question 12

Fibrillation

Answer 12

means a sudden and involuntary series of uncoordinated muscle contractions in the heart

Question 13

Cardiomegaly

Answer 13

refers to enlargement of the heart

Question 14

Valvular

Answer 14

means pertaining to a valve

Question 15

Aortitis

Answer 15

means inflammation of the aorta

Question 16

Blood Pressure

Answer 16

measures the pressure blood exerts on the arteries, veins, and chambers in the heart

Question 17

Bradycardia

Answer 17

refers to slow heartbeat

Question 18

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer 18

reestablishes normal heart and lung action

Question 19

Cardiac Catheterization

Answer 19

is a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is inserted through a large vein and enters the heart

Question 20

Lymph

Answer 20

is a fluid found in lymphatic vessels that contains lymphocytes

Question 21

Holster monitor

Answer 21

portable electrocardiograph

Question 22

telecardiography

Answer 22

a recording of a telecardiogram that travels long distances by impulses

Question 23

cardiac computed tomography

Answer 23

produces cross sections of the heart.

Question 24

cardiac MRI

Answer 24

magnetic resonance imaging of the heart

Question 25

echocardiography

Answer 25

uses ultrasonic waves to monitor blood flow through the heart.

Question 26

transesophageal echocardiogram

Answer 26

ultrasound test of the heart from inside the esophagus

Question 27

thallium stress test

Answer 27

nuclear medicine procedure to measure cardiovascular function

Question 28

arteriography

Answer 28

radiology of the arteries after injection of radiopaque material into the bloodstream.

Question 29

aortography

Answer 29

radiology of the aorta after administration of a contrast medium.

Question 30

coronary angiography/angiocardiography

Answer 30

radiology of the heart and its vessels by injection of contrast medium into coronary arteries.

Question 31

digital subtraction angiography

Answer 31

computer enhanced images of blood vessels filled with contrast material

Question 32

electrophysiology studies

Answer 32

uses electrode catheters inserted into the right side of the heart to identify disturbances in structures.

Question 33

ventricular septal defect

Answer 33

abnormal opening in the septum dividing the right and left ventricles.

Question 34

patent ductus arteriosus

Answer 34

an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and aorta.

Question 35

coarctation of the aorta

Answer 35

narrowing of a part of the aorta

Question 36

tetralogy of fallot

Answer 36

four congenital heart defects

Question 37

cardiac arrest

Answer 37

aysytole (absence of pumping)

Question 38

Heart block

Answer 38

impairment in conduction

Question 39

paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

Answer 39

palpitations and fast heart beat that occur and stop suddenly

Question 40

Congestive heart failure

Answer 40

insufficient oxygen to the heart that causes weakness, breathlessness, and edema

Question 41

peripheral vascular disease

Answer 41

blockage or narrowing of arteries in lower extremities

Question 42

cardioversion

Answer 42

uses electric shocks to restore the normal rhythm of the heart with direct-current shocks

Question 43

bypass

Answer 43

A surgical procedure where a vessel is grafted to a blocked vessel so blood can flow normally

Question 44

percutaneous coronary intervention

Answer 44

the management of coronary artery occlusions by catheter techniques

Question 45

PTCA

Answer 45

A balloon expands the blood vessel

Question 46

lymphogenous

Answer 46

producing lymph or produced by lymph