CCC Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Cardiology Coding

Question 1

Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

Right atrium

Answer

Left atrium

Answer

Right ventricle

Question 2

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Myocardial infarction

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Angina pectoris

Answer

Congestive heart failure

Question 3

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

Answer

Veins

Answer

Capillaries

Answer

Lymphatic vessels

Question 4

Which condition is characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Myocardial infarction

Answer

Hypertension

Question 5

Which diagnostic test is used to assess the electrical activity of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Answer

Echocardiogram

Answer

CT scan

Answer

MRI scan

Question 6

Which term refers to high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Tachycardia