Anatomy
What is the primary organ of the cardio vascular system?
The heart!
Blood contains red blood cells, and ____ blood cells.
White blood cells
Someone who consumes too much ____, is at a higher risk for a heart attack.
cholesterol, junk food
Which pulse site is used to take a blood pressure?
The Brachial Artery
When someone's heart stops beating, you should perform ____.
C.P.R.
Do arteries carry blood towards, or away from the heart?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Platelets do what?
Clot wounds
What is the leading cause of death in America (its a general term)
Heart disease
An EKG measures ____ in the heart.
electrical activity
Some with an irregularly slow heart rate should consider getting a ____ implanted.
Pace maker
Where is the only instance that an artery carries deoxygenated blood
The pulmonary artery
Where are blood cells created?
Bone Marrow
A heart attack is often confused with ____
cardiac arrest
Blood pressure is considered elevated when the systolic number exceeds __.
120
T/F moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.
surprisingly true
Complete the order: Arteries -> Arterioles -> ____
Capillaries
The color of plasma can be describes as ____.
Translucent yellow
C.A.D. stands for ____.
Coronary Heart Disease
What is a contrast medium?
contrast dye, administered during imaging
Hemostasis means to ____.
Hemostasis means to stop or control bleeding.
Complete the order: SA Node -> ____ -> Bundle of His
AV Node
What part of the nervous system controls heart rate, and blood pressure? (be specific)
The brain stem
Cardiomyopathy effects which tissue layer of the heart?
The myocardium
An electrocardiography is used in conjunction with a treadmill, during a ____.
Stress Test
A C.A.B.G. is the most common type of open heart surgery. What does it stand for?
A Coronary Artery Bypass Graft