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Cardiovascular System

ACC Medical Interpreting Skills

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Question 1 of 15

What is the definition of Angina Pectoris?

A

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

B

Severe pain and constriction about the heart caused by insufficient supply of blood to the heart

C

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

D

Irregular rhythm of heartbeat

Question 2 of 15

What is the definition of Angiography?

A

Graphic recording of ultrasound waves reflected from the heart

B

A surgically-established shunt that allows blood to flow past an obstruction

C

X-ray examination of blood vessels by using a radiopaque substance

D

Artificial cardiac-electrical device that controls the beating of the heart

Question 3 of 15

What is the definition of Arrhythmia?

A

Irregular rhythm of heartbeat

B

Rapid, violent, or throbbing pulsations or fluttering of the heart

C

Blowing or rasping sound heard when listening to the heart

D

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

Question 4 of 15

What is the definition of Cardiac Arrest?

A

Severe pain and constriction about the heart caused by insufficient supply of blood to the heart

B

Sudden cessation of functional circulation and loss of heart function

C

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

D

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

Question 5 of 15

What is the definition of Congestive Heart Failure?

A

Severe pain and constriction about the heart caused by insufficient supply of blood to the heart

B

Sudden cessation of functional circulation

C

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

D

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

Question 6 of 15

What is the definition of Bypass Surgery?

A

Graphic recording of electrical variations in action of the heart muscles

B

A surgically-established shunt that allows blood to flow past an obstruction

C

Artificial cardiac-electrical device that controls the beating of the heart

D

X-ray examination of blood vessels by using a radiopaque substance

Question 7 of 15

What is the definition of Coronary Artery Disease?

A

Severe pain and constriction about the heart caused by insufficient supply of blood to the heart

B

Sudden cessation of functional circulation

C

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

D

Heart disease caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood

Question 8 of 15

What is the definition of Echocardiogram?

A

Test to determine the heart’s response to physical exertion

B

Graphic recording of electrical variations in action of the heart muscles

C

Graphic recording of ultrasound waves reflected from the heart

D

Artificial cardiac-electrical device that controls the beating of the heart

Question 9 of 15

What is the definition of Hypertension?

A

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

B

Blowing or rasping sound heard when listening to the heart

C

Enlarged and twisted superficial veins, usually in the legs

D

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

Question 10 of 15

What is the definition of Exercise Tolerance Test?

A

Artificial cardiac-electrical device that controls the beating of the heart

B

Graphic recording of ultrasound waves reflected from the heart

C

X-ray examination of blood vessels by using a radiopaque substance

D

Test to determine the heart’s response to physical exertion

Question 11 of 15

What is the definition of Heart Murmur?

A

Rapid, violent, or throbbing pulsations or fluttering of the heart

B

Blowing or rasping sound heard when listening to the heart

C

Sudden cessation of functional circulation

D

Irregular rhythm of heartbeat

Question 12 of 15

What is the definition of Myocardial Infarction?

A

Rapid, violent, or throbbing pulsations or fluttering of the heart

B

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

C

Occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to part of the heart

D

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

Question 13 of 15

What is the definition of Pacemaker?

A

A surgically-established shunt that allows blood to flow past an obstruction

B

Artificial cardiac-electrical device that controls the beating of the heart

C

Graphic recording of electrical variations in action of the heart muscles

D

X-ray examination of blood vessels by using a radiopaque substance

Question 14 of 15

What is the definition of Palpitation?

A

Rapid, violent, or throbbing pulsations or fluttering of the heart

B

Blowing or rasping sound heard when listening to the heart

C

Irregular rhythm of heartbeat

D

Sudden cessation of functional circulation

Question 15 of 15

What is the definition of Varicose Veins? 

A

Sudden cessation of functional circulation

B

Enlarged and twisted superficial veins, usually in the legs

C

Heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of lungs and body tissues

D

Higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries

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