HCB TEST 5 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
angina pectoris
ANSWER
pain in the chest when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart is not
receiving enough oxygen
Question 2.
asystole
ANSWER
a condition when the heart ceased generating electrical impulses (FLAT LINE)
Question 3.
cardiac arrest
ANSWER
normal heartbeat and circulation have completely stopped
Question 4.
cardiology
ANSWER
study of the heart
Question 5.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ANSWER
actions taken to revive a person by keeping the person's heart and lungs working
,Question 6.
coronary arteries
ANSWER
vessels that supply the myocardium
Question 7.
coronary artery disease
ANSWER
diseases that affect the arteries of the heart
Question 8.
deep vein thrombosis
ANSWER
blood clot in a vein, usually a deep vein of the lower limbs
Question 9.
dehydration
ANSWER
fluid output exceeds fluid intake causing a decrease in the amount of fluid in body tissues
Question 10.
diaphoresis
ANSWER
cool, pale, and moist/sweaty skin; sweating
Question 11.
dysrhythmias
ANSWER
irregular, or absent heart rhythm
,Question 12.
edema
ANSWER
swelling from a build up of fluid in the body tissues
Question 13.
hemorrhage
ANSWER
loss of large amount of blood from the vessels, internal or external
Question 14.
hypo-perfusion
ANSWER
inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with
oxygen and nutrients (SHOCK)
Question 15.
hypotension
ANSWER
abnormally low pressure of the blood
Question 16.
hypovolemia
ANSWER
Low fluid/blood volume
Question 17.
myocardial infarction
ANSWER
death of the heart muscle due to blockage in an artery (HEART ATTACK)
, Question 18.
occlusion
ANSWER
blockage from fatty deposits
Question 19.
palpitations
ANSWER
irregular or rapid heartbeats that feel as a fluttering sensation in the chest
Question 20.
perfusion
ANSWER
supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the
Body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
Question 21.
valve
ANSWER
structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of fluid in only one direction
Question 22.
ventricular fibrillation
ANSWER
condition where the heart's electrical impulses are disorganized, preventing from contracting
normally
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
angina pectoris
ANSWER
pain in the chest when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart is not
receiving enough oxygen
Question 2.
asystole
ANSWER
a condition when the heart ceased generating electrical impulses (FLAT LINE)
Question 3.
cardiac arrest
ANSWER
normal heartbeat and circulation have completely stopped
Question 4.
cardiology
ANSWER
study of the heart
Question 5.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ANSWER
actions taken to revive a person by keeping the person's heart and lungs working
,Question 6.
coronary arteries
ANSWER
vessels that supply the myocardium
Question 7.
coronary artery disease
ANSWER
diseases that affect the arteries of the heart
Question 8.
deep vein thrombosis
ANSWER
blood clot in a vein, usually a deep vein of the lower limbs
Question 9.
dehydration
ANSWER
fluid output exceeds fluid intake causing a decrease in the amount of fluid in body tissues
Question 10.
diaphoresis
ANSWER
cool, pale, and moist/sweaty skin; sweating
Question 11.
dysrhythmias
ANSWER
irregular, or absent heart rhythm
,Question 12.
edema
ANSWER
swelling from a build up of fluid in the body tissues
Question 13.
hemorrhage
ANSWER
loss of large amount of blood from the vessels, internal or external
Question 14.
hypo-perfusion
ANSWER
inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with
oxygen and nutrients (SHOCK)
Question 15.
hypotension
ANSWER
abnormally low pressure of the blood
Question 16.
hypovolemia
ANSWER
Low fluid/blood volume
Question 17.
myocardial infarction
ANSWER
death of the heart muscle due to blockage in an artery (HEART ATTACK)
, Question 18.
occlusion
ANSWER
blockage from fatty deposits
Question 19.
palpitations
ANSWER
irregular or rapid heartbeats that feel as a fluttering sensation in the chest
Question 20.
perfusion
ANSWER
supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the
Body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
Question 21.
valve
ANSWER
structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of fluid in only one direction
Question 22.
ventricular fibrillation
ANSWER
condition where the heart's electrical impulses are disorganized, preventing from contracting
normally
