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S4: Radiographic Pathology > Chapter 8 WB > Flashcards

Chapter 8 WB Flashcards

1
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name three types of aneurysms

A

saccular, fusiform, and dissecting

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2
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what does AAA stand for

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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3
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list the two main types of circulation

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pulmonary and systemic

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4
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portal circulation is part of which of the two main types of circulation

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pulmonary

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5
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name the procedure that uses a balloon to dilate a narrowed artery

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percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

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6
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which procedure is best to demonstrate mitral valve stenosis

A

endocardiography

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7
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name the two causes of pericardial effusion

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tuberculosis and viral infection

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8
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T/F: the term thrombus refers to a tumor found in the heart

A

false

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9
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T/F: mitral valve stenosis is the most common heart abnormality associated with rheumatic heart disease

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true

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10
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T/F: a myocardial infarction is a form of congenital heart disease

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false

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11
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T/F: the pericardium is the sac enveloping the external surface of the heart

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true

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12
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T/F: a false aneurysm is nothing more than a pulsating hematoma

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true

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13
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T/F: arteriosclerosis is a process of hardening of the arteries

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true

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14
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T/F: the term myocarditis describes an inflammation of the heart muscle

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true

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15
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T/F: systemic circulation is when unoxygenated blood goes to the body

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false

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16
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T/F: pulmonary veins take oxygenated blood to the left atrium

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true

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17
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T/F: the right common carotid artery is a branch of the aortic arch

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false

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18
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T/F: the contracting phase of the heart is called systole

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true

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19
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T/F: the right atrioventricular valve is also called the bicuspid valve

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false

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20
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T/F: mitral insufficiency allows blood to flow back into the right atrium

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false

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21
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T/F: contraction of the right ventricle forces oxygenated blood into the aorta

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false

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22
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T/F: congestive heart failure refers to the inability of the heart to propel sufficient blood to the body

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true

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23
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the smallest of all blood vessels are called

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capillaries

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24
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which of the following is not a major cause of pericardial effusion
1. myocardial infarct
2. tuberculosis
3. mycobacterium
4. infection

A

myocardial infarct

25
Q

which is not a branch of the aortic arch
1. brachiocephalic
2. innominate
3. let subclavian
4. right common carotid

A

right common carotid

26
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air in the mediastinum is known as

A

pneumomedistinum

27
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the degenerative disease in which the walls of the arteries lose elasticity from hardening is known as

A

arteriosclerosis

28
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blood is transported via the four pulmonary veins to the

A

left atrium

29
Q

at about the level of L4, the abdominal aorta bifurcates into the

A

left and right common iliac arteries

30
Q

a stationary blood clot that has formed within a blood vessels is known as a(n)

A

thrombus

31
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what method is used for examining the chambers of the heart

A

angiocardiography

32
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the “Coeur en sabot” appearance is associated with

A

right ventricle enlargement

33
Q

the type of aneurysm that usually begins as a tear in the layers of the artery wall is

A

dissecting

34
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most common cause of congestive heart failure in older patients is

A

hypertension

35
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which of the following indicated the anatomy of the heart as a mirror image to the normal heart
1. situs inversus
2. dextroposition
3. cardiac heterotaxia
4. cardiomegaly

A

cardiac heterotaxia

36
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blood clot found inside a vessel of the heart

A

thrombus

37
Q

inflammation of the pericardium

A

pericarditis

38
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narrowing of the lumen of a vessel

A

stenosis

39
Q

when the heart is located on the right side of the body

A

dextroposition

40
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hardening of the arteries

A

arteriosclerosis

41
Q

small openings in the septum of the heart that are congenital

A

septal defects

42
Q

inflammation of the heart valves

A

endocarditis

43
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most common cause of blue baby

A

Tetralogy of Fallot

44
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fluid in the pericardial sac

A

pericardial effusion

45
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hemorrhage that occurs between the layers of the wall of the artery

A

dissecting aneurysm

46
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caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries and can cause a myocardial infarct

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

47
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chest radiograph shows a pulmonary vascular shift and increased heart size; usually occurs in elderly individuals who hearts must pump against the increased pressure owing to hypertension

A

rib notching

48
Q

indicated by calcifications of the mitral valve as seen on a chest x-ray

A

rheumatic heart disease

49
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caused by anastomotic vessels enlarging from increased volume and causing pressure erosions on the ribs

A

rib notching

50
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cause of enlargement of the left ventricle and rib notching

A

coarctation of the aorta

51
Q

known as gated heart scan

A

nuclear medicine

52
Q

radiographic examination of the chambers of the heart with contrast media

A

cardiography

53
Q

radiographic study of the abdominal aorta

A

aortography

54
Q

procedure that is best to evaluate septal defects

A

ultrasonography

55
Q

echocardiography

A

duplex scanning

56
Q

radionuclide thallium perfusion scan

A

nuclear medicine

57
Q

procedure that uses a balloon catheter on patients with arteriosclerosis

A

percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

58
Q

performed for assessment of the carotid blood flow

A

duplex scanning

S4: Radiographic Pathology (34 decks)

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