Question 1

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The majority of known risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified through life-style changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Certain foods and beverages have been found to have a protective effect in regard to heart health. Name at least four of these beneficial foods/beverages.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Fish high

Question 4

A reduced oxygen supply to a body part or organ is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  toxemia. 
B)  peripheral artery disease. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  ischemia. 
A)  toxemia. 
B)  peripheral artery disease. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  ischemia.

Question 5

Disease of the heart and blood vessels is known as congestive heart failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The recommended total cholesterol level for adults is 220 mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When atherosclerosis occurs in a limb, it is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary blockage disease. 
B)  carotid artery disease. 
C)  peripheral artery disease. 
D)  pulmonary artery disease. 
A)  coronary blockage disease. 
B)  carotid artery disease. 
C)  peripheral artery disease. 
D)  pulmonary artery disease.

Question 8

James was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which is

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition in which oxygen levels in the blood are reduced. 
B)  a buildup of plaque on the inner lining of an artery. 
C)  an inadequate number of red blood cells. 
D)  severe chest pain caused by restricted blood flow. 
A)  a condition in which oxygen levels in the blood are reduced. 
B)  a buildup of plaque on the inner lining of an artery. 
C)  an inadequate number of red blood cells. 
D)  severe chest pain caused by restricted blood flow.

Question 9

The leading risk factor for stroke is

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  hypertension. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  hypertension.

Question 10

All heart arrhythmias are life-threatening and should be treated immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consumption of 5 mg to 10 mg per day of soluble fiber may decrease LDL cholesterol by 5 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cardiovascular disease is primarily a disease of the male population who are age 50 and older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Smokers have twice the risk of stroke compared to nonsmokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the number one cause of death for women in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Stroke 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Ovarian cancer 
A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Stroke 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Ovarian cancer

Question 15

Heart attack symptoms and signs are largely similar among men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart from other parts of the body are veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Lack of physical activity is no longer considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common form of high blood pressure in older Americans is a condition in which the systolic pressure is elevated but the diastolic pressure is within a normal range. This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  nonspecific hypertension. 
B)  isolated systolic hypertension. 
C)  isolated diastolic hypertension. 
D)  secondary hypertension. 
A)  nonspecific hypertension. 
B)  isolated systolic hypertension. 
C)  isolated diastolic hypertension. 
D)  secondary hypertension.

Question 19

The coronary arteries supply blood to

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart. 
B)  the brain. 
C)  the lower extremities. 
D)  the upper extremities. 
A)  the heart. 
B)  the brain. 
C)  the lower extremities. 
D)  the upper extremities.

Question 20

Recent research found that two key components of the Type A behavior pattern increase young adults' risk of developing high blood pressure. These components are

Accepted Answer

A)  anger and violence. 
B)  depression and perfectionism. 
C)  competitiveness and anxiety. 
D)  impatience and hostility. 
A)  anger and violence. 
B)  depression and perfectionism. 
C)  competitiveness and anxiety. 
D)  impatience and hostility.

Exam 19: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for stroke.

The majority of known risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified through life-style changes.

Certain foods and beverages have been found to have a protective effect in regard to heart health. Name at least four of these beneficial foods/beverages.

A reduced oxygen supply to a body part or organ is known as

Disease of the heart and blood vessels is known as congestive heart failure.

The recommended total cholesterol level for adults is 220 mg/dL.

When atherosclerosis occurs in a limb, it is known as

James was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which is

The leading risk factor for stroke is

All heart arrhythmias are life-threatening and should be treated immediately.

Consumption of 5 mg to 10 mg per day of soluble fiber may decrease LDL cholesterol by 5 percent.

Cardiovascular disease is primarily a disease of the male population who are age 50 and older.

Smokers have twice the risk of stroke compared to nonsmokers.

What is the number one cause of death for women in the United States?

Heart attack symptoms and signs are largely similar among men and women.

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart from other parts of the body are veins.

Lack of physical activity is no longer considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The most common form of high blood pressure in older Americans is a condition in which the systolic pressure is elevated but the diastolic pressure is within a normal range. This is known as

The coronary arteries supply blood to

Recent research found that two key components of the Type A behavior pattern increase young adults' risk of developing high blood pressure. These components are

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