Question: A condition in which a blood clot obstructs a blood vessel is known as:

Answer: embolism

Question: A condition in which there is a lack of a regular rhythm of the heart beat is:

Answer: arrhythmia

Question: A device for recording a patient’s ECG for 24 hours is called a/an:

Answer: Holter monitor

Question: A fast heartbeat is known as:

Answer: tachycardia

Question: A heartbeat over ________ beats per minute is termed tachycardia.

Answer: 100

Question: A sphygmomanometer is used to:

Answer: measure blood pressure

Question: A type of medication which increases the tone of the heart is called:

Answer: cardiotonic

Question: A venous or arterial noise heard on auscultation is called a:

Answer: bruit

Question: A waxy, fatty substance found in the bloodstream is called:

Answer: cholesterol

Question: An abnormally slow heartbeat is called:

Answer: bradycardia