Medical Coding Certification Exam Preparation 2nd Edition By Stewart – Test Bank

Chapter 11 Surgery Section: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

1) All of the following are primary functions of the cardiovascular system except:
A) transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells
B) assisting the digestive system in removing waste products from the body
C) removing carbon dioxide from cells
D) removing waste products from cells

Answer: B
Explanation: The cardiovascular system transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells and removes carbon dioxide and other waste products.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.7 Describe the normal function of each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

2) When coding for the cardiovascular system, coders may need to select codes from all of the following sections:
A) Evaluation and Management; Surgery
B) Surgery; Radiology; Pathology and Laboratory
C) Surgery; Medicine; Pathology and Laboratory
D) Surgery; Evaluation and Management; Radiology; Medicine

Answer: D
Explanation: When coding for the cardiovascular system, coders may need to select codes from the Surgery; Evaluation and Management; Radiology; Medicine sections.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.C.1 Describe how to use the most current procedural coding system
ABHES: 7.d Process insurance claims

3) All of the following are main functions of the lymphatic system except:
A) maintain body temperature
B) defend the body against disease
C) absorb and transport liquids from blood vessels
D) maintain fluid balance

Answer: A
Explanation: The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance, defends the body against disease, and absorbs and transports liquids from blood vessels.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.7 Describe the normal function of each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

4) Which of the following structures is not a main part of the cardiovascular system?
A) heart
B) marrow
C) blood
D) blood vessels

Answer: B
Explanation: The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

5) Blood is pumped away from the heart by the pulmonary artery to the lungs via the ________ system:
A) cardiovascular
B) systemic
C) peripheral
D) pulmonary

Answer: D
Explanation: Blood is pumped away from the heart by the pulmonary artery to the lungs via the pulmonary system.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.7 Describe the normal function of each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

6) The ________ circulation system transports oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the rest of the body, and returns oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart:
A) cardiovascular
B) systemic
C) peripheral
D) pulmonary

Answer: B
Explanation: The systemic circulation system transports oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the rest of the body, and returns oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.7 Describe the normal function of each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

7) The muscular, cone-shaped organ whose main function is to pump blood is the:
A) septum
B) aorta
C) heart
D) superior vena cava

Answer: C
Explanation: The muscular, cone-shaped organ whose main function is to pump blood is the heart.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.4 List major organs in each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

8) How many chambers does the heart contain?
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Answer: C
Explanation: The heart contains four chambers: the right and left atria and the right and left ventricles.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

9) Into which chambers does oxygenated blood flow back to the heart from the lungs?
A) right and left atria
B) right and left ventricle
C) right atrium and right ventricle
D) left atrium and left ventricle

Answer: D
Explanation: Oxygenated blood is pumped back into the heart from the lungs into the left atrium and left ventricle.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.7 Describe the normal function of each body system
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system

10) What is the outer layer of the heart-wall tissue?
A) aorta
B) epicardium
C) septum
D) endocardium

Answer: B
Explanation: The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart-wall tissue.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: 11.01 Review the anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms, and etiologies as they apply to each system