Cardiac Laboratory Tests Quiz

Which cardiac laboratory test is used to measure the electrical activity of the heart?

• Echocardiogram

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Cardiac catheterization

• Cardiac stress test

Which cardiac laboratory test uses sound waves to create images of the heart?

• X-ray

• MRI

• CT scan

• Echocardiogram

Which cardiac laboratory test involves inserting a thin tube into a blood vessel to measure pressures and take pictures of the heart?

• Cardiac catheterization

• Stress test

• Electrocardiogram

• Echocardiogram

Which cardiac laboratory test measures the levels of enzymes released into the blood after a heart attack?

• Cholesterol test

• Cardiac enzyme test

• Blood pressure test

• Electrocardiogram

Which cardiac laboratory test is used to monitor the heart's electrical activity over a period of time?

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

What does ECG stand for?

• Electrocardiogram

• Electrocardiology

• Electrocardiograph

• Electrocardiography

Which cardiac laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose heart conditions such as arrhythmias and heart attacks?

• Urinalysis

• X-ray of the chest

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Blood pressure test

What is the purpose of an echocardiogram?

• To evaluate kidney function

• To assess the structure and function of the heart.

• To measure blood pressure

• To diagnose lung diseases

Which cardiac laboratory test is invasive and involves threading a catheter through a blood vessel to the heart?

• Electrocardiogram

• Cardiac catheterization

• Echocardiogram

• Stress test

What is the purpose of a Holter monitor?

• To monitor brain activity

• To measure blood pressure

• To diagnose lung problems

• To record the heart's electrical activity for a period of time to diagnose heart rhythm problems.