ACOLS MLD terms
ACOLS MLD terms with Answers
Question 1
Cardiac edema
Correct Answer
a manifestation of congestive heart failure, due to increased venous and capillary
pressures and often associated with renal sodium retention.
Question 2
cardiac arrhythmia
Correct Answer
characterized by irregular rhythm of heartbeat which could be either too slow (<60
beats/min) or too fast (>100 beats/min) and can happen at any age
Question 3
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Correct Answer
the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to
the brain
Question 4
Carotid sinus syndrome (CSS)
Correct Answer
is a disease of the autonomic nervous system presenting with syncope, especially in
older males who often have cardiovascular disease
excessive stretch of carotid baroreceptors (perhaps initiated by abrupt neck
movements or tight collars) provides an increase in afferent signals to the central
nervous system.
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Question 5
Cellulitis
Correct Answer
diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling.
usually happens after some type of injury causes a skin break, including trauma or
surgery.
Question 6
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Correct Answer
a.k.a. "Stroke". Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage
Question 7
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Correct Answer
a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or
leakage of venous valves
Question 8
congestive heart failure (CHF)
Correct Answer
A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood,
usually as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a backup
of fluid into the lungs.
Question 9
deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
Correct Answer
blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body, typically in the leg
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Question 10
diabetes
Correct Answer
A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone
required for the metabolism of sugar
Question 11
Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer
overactivity of the thyroid gland
Question 12
hypoproteinemia
Correct Answer
the presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
Question 13
Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
underactivity of the thyroid gland
Question 14
nephrology
Correct Answer
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys
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Question 15
peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Correct Answer
A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the
limbs.
Question 16
peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Correct Answer
a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood
circulation
Question 17
pulmonary edema
Correct Answer
fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
Question 18
pulmonary embolism (PE)
Correct Answer
occurs when a clump of material, most often a blood clot, gets stuck in an artery in
the lungs, blocking the flow of blood.
Question 19
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Correct Answer
chronic joint condition with inflammation and pain; caused by an autoimmune
reaction against joint tissue, particularly the synovial membrane
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ACOLS MLD terms with Answers
Question 1
Cardiac edema
Correct Answer
a manifestation of congestive heart failure, due to increased venous and capillary
pressures and often associated with renal sodium retention.
Question 2
cardiac arrhythmia
Correct Answer
characterized by irregular rhythm of heartbeat which could be either too slow (<60
beats/min) or too fast (>100 beats/min) and can happen at any age
Question 3
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Correct Answer
the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to
the brain
Question 4
Carotid sinus syndrome (CSS)
Correct Answer
is a disease of the autonomic nervous system presenting with syncope, especially in
older males who often have cardiovascular disease
excessive stretch of carotid baroreceptors (perhaps initiated by abrupt neck
movements or tight collars) provides an increase in afferent signals to the central
nervous system.
Page 1 of 39
, ACOLS MLD terms
Question 5
Cellulitis
Correct Answer
diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling.
usually happens after some type of injury causes a skin break, including trauma or
surgery.
Question 6
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Correct Answer
a.k.a. "Stroke". Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage
Question 7
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Correct Answer
a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or
leakage of venous valves
Question 8
congestive heart failure (CHF)
Correct Answer
A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood,
usually as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a backup
of fluid into the lungs.
Question 9
deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
Correct Answer
blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body, typically in the leg
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Question 10
diabetes
Correct Answer
A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone
required for the metabolism of sugar
Question 11
Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer
overactivity of the thyroid gland
Question 12
hypoproteinemia
Correct Answer
the presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
Question 13
Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
underactivity of the thyroid gland
Question 14
nephrology
Correct Answer
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys
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Question 15
peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Correct Answer
A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the
limbs.
Question 16
peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Correct Answer
a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood
circulation
Question 17
pulmonary edema
Correct Answer
fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
Question 18
pulmonary embolism (PE)
Correct Answer
occurs when a clump of material, most often a blood clot, gets stuck in an artery in
the lungs, blocking the flow of blood.
Question 19
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Correct Answer
chronic joint condition with inflammation and pain; caused by an autoimmune
reaction against joint tissue, particularly the synovial membrane
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