Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge of cardiovascular and pulmonary medical terms with this quiz. Includes questions on heart, lung, and blood vessel conditions and treatments.

#1

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the heart muscle?

Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Cardiomyopathy
#2

What does the abbreviation 'COPD' stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cardiac Output and Peripheral Device
Congenital Obstruction of Pulmonary Duct
Coronary Obstruction and Pulmonary Dysfunction
#3

What does the term 'Atherosclerosis' refer to?

Narrowing and hardening of the arteries
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Formation of blood clots
Enlargement of the heart chambers
#4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?

High cholesterol levels
Regular exercise
Smoking
High blood pressure
#5

Which of the following is a medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Atrial fibrillation
Cardiac tamponade
#6

Which term refers to the surgical removal of plaque from an artery?

Angioplasty
Thrombectomy
Endarterectomy
Embolectomy
#7

What does the term 'Dyspnea' commonly refer to?

Irregular heart rhythm
Difficulty breathing
Increased blood pressure
Chest pain
#8

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#9

Which of the following is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?

Chest pain
Excessive sweating
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
#10

Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Coughing up blood
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Decreased heart rate
#11

Which condition is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?

Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Heart failure
Atherosclerosis
#12

What does the term 'Arrhythmia' refer to?

Irregular heart rhythm
Enlargement of the heart
Obstruction of blood vessels
Abnormal lung function
#13

Which condition is characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs?

Pulmonary embolism
Aneurysm
Deep vein thrombosis
Angina pectoris
#14

What does the term 'Cyanosis' commonly refer to?

Yellowing of the skin
Bluish discoloration of the skin
Redness of the skin
Pallor (paleness) of the skin
#15

Which of the following is a condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat that originates in the atria?

Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation

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