Medical Terminology and Cardiovascular Procedures Quiz
Test your knowledge of cardiovascular terms and procedures with this cardiology quiz. Learn about angiography, defibrillation, and more.
#1
What does the term 'cardiomegaly' refer to in medical terminology?
Enlargement of the heart
Inflammation of the heart
Narrowing of the heart valves
Rupture of the heart muscle
#2
Which of the following is NOT a procedure used to diagnose cardiovascular conditions?
Echocardiogram
Angioplasty
Cardiac catheterization
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
Severe headache
Sudden loss of vision
Chest pain or discomfort
Joint stiffness
#4
What does 'pericarditis' refer to in medical terminology?
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Inflammation of the pericardium (outer lining of the heart)
Blockage of coronary arteries
Abnormal heart rhythm
#5
What is the term for the upper chambers of the heart?
Atria
Ventricles
Septum
Pulmonary trunk
#6
What does 'atherosclerosis' involve?
Hardening of the heart valves
Narrowing and hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup
Inflammation of the pericardium
Enlargement of the heart chambers
#7
What is the medical term for 'hardening of the arteries'?
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Endocarditis
Myocarditis
#8
Which of the following is a procedure used to treat coronary artery disease by improving blood flow to the heart muscle?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valvuloplasty
Pacemaker insertion
Thoracentesis
#9
What does the term 'angiography' refer to in medical procedures?
Imaging technique to visualize blood vessels
Surgical repair of heart valves
Insertion of a pacemaker
Treatment of arrhythmias
#10
What is the purpose of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
To regulate heart rate
To prevent blood clots
To deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm
To measure blood pressure continuously
#11
Which of the following is a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the inner walls of arteries?
Angioplasty
Atherectomy
Stenting
Balloon valvuloplasty
#12
Which of the following is a procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms by delivering electrical energy to the heart?
Pacemaker insertion
Cardioversion
Echocardiography
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
#13
What is the purpose of a defibrillator in cardiovascular procedures?
To administer medication directly to the heart
To restore normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock
To measure blood pressure during surgery
To monitor oxygen saturation levels in the blood
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