What does the abbreviation CAD stand for?
- Cardiac artery disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiac artery disorder
- Coronary artery disorder
The abbreviation CAD means coronary artery disease.
Myocardial Infarction (MI): Malfunction of the heart due to necrosis or deterioration of a portion of the heart muscle; also known as a heart attack.
Which of the following is also known as a stroke?
- Left heart failure
- Right heart failure
- Cerebral infarct
- Cerebrovascular accident
A cerebrovascular accident is also known as a stroke.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain; also known as stroke.
What is the correct code assigned for a patient with a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, subcortical?
- I61.0
- I61.4
- I61.8
- I61.9
The correct code for a patient with a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, subcortical is I61.0. I61.0: Index>hemorrhage>intracranial>intracerebral>hemisphere>subcortical.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
James Tedder, a 62 year old male, complains of chest tightness with activity. Dr. Franklin completes a stress ECG which confirms a diagnosis of silent myocardial ischemia.
- I25.2
- I25.5
- I25.6
- I25.9
I25.6: Ischemia>myocardium>silent
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Which of the following conditions is the result of a ventricle of the heart being unable to fill as it should?
- Left heart failure
- Right heart failure
- Diastolic heart failure
- Systolic heart failure
Diastolic heart failure is the result of a ventricle of the heart being unable to fill as it should.
Condition: A health-related situation.
Which of the following conditions is known as a heart attack?
- Cardiac arrest
- Congestive heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Thrombus
A myocardial infarction is the same as a heart attack.
Myocardial Infarction (MI): Malfunction of the heart due to necrosis or deterioration of a portion of the heart muscle; also known as a heart attack.
Which of the following is the correct code for ventricular septal defect?
- I51.0
- I51.1
- Q21.0
- Q21.2
The correct code for ventricular septal defect is Q21.0. Q21.0: Index>defect>septal>ventricular.
ICD-10-CM: The acronym for International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification.
What is the correct code for left heart failure?
- I50.1
- I50.20
- I50.30
- I50.40
The correct code for left heart failure is I50.1. I50.1: Index>failure>ventricular>left.
Hypertension: High blood pressure, usually a chronic condition; often identified by a systolic blood pressure above 140 mm/Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm/Hg.
What is the correct code for ventricular flutter?
- I49.01
- I49.02
- I49.1
- I49.2
The correct code for ventricular flutter is I49.02. I49.02: Index>flutter>ventricular.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Which part of the heart is known as the bundle of His?
- AV bundle
- SA bundle
- Mitral valve
- Bicuspid valve
The AV bundle is also known as the bundle of His.
The outermost layer of the heart is the:
- endocardium.
- epicardium.
- myocardium.
- pericardium.
The outermost layer of the heart is called the epicardium.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
The middle layer of the heart is the:
- endocardium.
- epicardium.
- myocardium.
- pericardium.
The middle layer of the heart is called the myocardium.
Myocardial Infarction (MI): Malfunction of the heart due to necrosis or deterioration of a portion of the heart muscle; also known as a heart attack.
The innermost layer of the heart is the:
- endocardium.
- epicardium.
- myocardium.
- pericardium.
The innermost layer of the heart is called the endocardium.
The heart is wrapped and protected by the:
- endocardium.
- epicardium.
- myocardium.
- pericardium.
The heart is wrapped and protected by the pericardium.
How many chambers are in the heart?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
There are four chambers in the heart.
Approximately how many times does the heart beat per minute?
- 20
- 30
- 60
- 90
The heart beats approximately 60 times per minute.
Prematurity: Birth occurring prior to the completion of 37 weeks gestation.
Which part of the heart is known as the pacemaker?
- AV node
- SA node
- Mitral valve
- Bicuspid valve
The SA node is known as the pacemaker of the heart.