11th Grade Cardiovascular System Abbreviations Worksheet

11th Grade Cardiovascular System Abbreviations Worksheet

Total Time: 55 minutes

Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

In this lesson, we will explore important abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system. Understanding these abbreviations is vital for accurate communication in medical settings, especially as you prepare for advanced studies in health sciences. Recall the definitions of the following terms discussed previously: cardiovascular system, heart diseases, and procedures related to cardiology.

Core Content - Matching Activity

Time: 15 minutes

Match the abbreviation on the left with its correct full name on the right. Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank space.

1. CV ____________

2. AP ____________

3. ECG/EKG ____________

4. CCU ____________

5. MI ____________

6. CPR ____________

7. MVP ____________

8. RHD ____________

9. AV ____________

10. SA ____________

11. BBB ____________

12. CAD ____________

13. CVD ____________

14. CVA ____________

15. OR ____________

16. PVC ____________

17. NSR ____________

18. HTN ____________

19. DOA ____________

20. PFO ____________

Definitions to choose from: A. Cardiovascular B. Myocardial Infarction C. Atrioventricular D. Cardiovascular Disease E. Dead on Arrival F. Patent Foramen Ovale G. Electrocardiogram H. Premature Ventricular Contraction I. Hypertension J. Angina Pectoris K. Coronary Artery Disease L. Coronary Care Unit M. Sinoatrial node N. Cardiac Rhythm O. Bundle Branch Block P. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Q. Normal Sinus Rhythm R. Rheumatic Heart Disease S. Operation Room T. Cardiovascular Accident U. Mitral Valve Prolapse

Core Content - Fill in the Blanks

Time: 10 minutes

Complete the sentences below using the provided abbreviations:

1. The ____________ (CAD) is a significant risk factor for heart attacks.

2. Patients recovering from an MI may be admitted to the ____________ (CCU).

3. During CPR, restoring ____________ (NSR) is critical for patient survival.

4. The ____________ (AP) can be a warning sign indicating insufficient blood supply to the heart.

5. The ____________ (PFO) can cause complications in patients if not diagnosed early.

Core Content - Group Discussion

Time: 10 minutes

In groups of 4, choose one of the following abbreviations that particularly interests your team: RHD, MVP, or CVA. Discuss its impact on health and any relevant case studies. Prepare a short 2-minute presentation to share with the class.

Creative Extension Activity - Comic Strip Design

Time: 15 minutes

As a creative task, work individually to design a comic strip that illustrates the journey of a patient experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI). Include key abbreviations and explain treatment procedures (like CPR and admission to the CCU). Ensure your comic includes dialogues and medical terms, making it educational and engaging.

11th Grade Cardiovascular System Abbreviations Worksheet - Multiple Choice Questions

Introduction

Time: 5 minutesIn this lesson, we will explore important abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system. Understanding these abbreviations is vital for accurate communication in medical settings, especially as you prepare for advanced studies in health sciences. Recall the definitions of the following terms discussed previously: cardiovascular system, heart diseases, and procedures related to cardiology.

Core Content - Multiple Choice Activity

Time: 15 minutesChoose the correct full name for each abbreviation from the options given:

1. CVA) CardiovascularB) Cardiac RhythmC) Coronary Care UnitD) Myocardial Infarction

2. APA) Angina PectorisB) AtrioventricularC) AntepartumD) Arterial Pressure

3. ECG/EKGA) ElectrocardiogramB) Eminent Cardiac GeometryC) Endocardial GrowthD) Excitation Cardia

4. CCUA) Clinical Care UnitB) Coronary Care UnitC) Cardiac Control UnitD) Cardiopulmonary Center

5. MIA) Mitral InfractionB) Myocardial InfarctionC) Medical InterventionD) Myocardial Investigations

6. CPRA) Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationB) Cardiac Pressure ResponseC) Coronary Pulsation RecoveryD) Cardiovascular Pathway Regulation

7. MVPA) Mitral Valve ProlapseB) Major Vessel PathologyC) Myocardial Volume PercentageD) Mitral Valve Position

8. RHDA) Rheumatic Heart DiseaseB) Rapid Heart DysfunctionC) Resting Heart DiseaseD) Reactive Heart Disease

9. AVA) AtrioventricularB) Aneurysm ValveC) Active VeinD) Anterior View

10. SAA) Sudden ArrhythmiaB) SinoatrialC) Saphenous ArteryD) Systematic Aneurysm

11. BBBA) Bundle Branch BlockB) Bypass Blood BlockC) Bilateral Blood FlowD) Basic Blood Breakdown

12. CADA) Coronary Artery DiseaseB) Cardiac Aneurysm DivisionC) Central Aortic DissectionD) Carotid Artery Dilation

13. CVDA) Cardiac Vein DiseaseB) Cardiovascular DiseaseC) Congenital Vascular DisorderD) Coronary Vascular Deficiency

14. CVAA) Cerebral Vascular AccidentB) Cardiogenic Ventricular ArrhythmiaC) Central Venous AccessD) Cardiac Vascular Assignment

15. ORA) Outpatient RoomB) Operation RoomC) Oxygen RecoveryD) Ovarian Removal

16. PVCA) Premature Ventricular ContractionB) Peripheral Vascular ConditionC) Post Ventricular ComplicationD) Pulmonary Valve Compression

17. NSRA) Normal Sinus RhythmB) Non-Sustained ReentryC) Normal Stroke RateD) Naïve Sinus Response

18. HTNA) HypotensionB) High TensionC) HypertensionD) Heart Thrombosis

19. DOAA) Dead on ArrivalB) Disturbed Ongoing AssessmentC) Documented Onset ActivityD) Diagnosed Original Ailment

20. PFOA) Patent Foramen OvaleB) Primary Flow ObstructionC) Pre-Fibrosis OutlookD) Post-Fall Observation