Question 1

Hypertension refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  sustained low blood pressure. 
B)  sustained high blood pressure. 
C)  fluctuating blood pressure. 
D)  ongoing arrhythmia. 
A)  sustained low blood pressure. 
B)  sustained high blood pressure. 
C)  fluctuating blood pressure. 
D)  ongoing arrhythmia.

Question 2

Cardiovascular disease has claimed the lives of more women than men every year since 1984.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thanks to better identification of early symptoms, hypertension is becoming less common among college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How fat is distributed on the body contributes to the risk of heart disease. Which body shape is considered a higher risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pear 
B)  Apple 
C)  Hour glass 
D)  Barrel 
A)  Pear 
B)  Apple 
C)  Hour glass 
D)  Barrel

Question 5

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief interruption of the blood supply to the brain that may indicate an impending stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Congestive heart failure occurs as a complication of a stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Systolic blood pressure is the measure of pressure applied to the arterial walls when the heart

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxes. 
B)  pauses between contractions. 
C)  contracts. 
D)  is at complete rest. 
A)  relaxes. 
B)  pauses between contractions. 
C)  contracts. 
D)  is at complete rest.

Question 8

Chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of heart disease by as much as 30 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The technical term for a heart attack is

Accepted Answer

A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  thrombosis. 
A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  thrombosis.

Question 10

An embolus is a weakened blood vessel that may bulge under pressure and, in severe cases, burst.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ted just had a heart attack. What period of time after this event is the most crucial in terms of saving his life?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first 15 minutes 
B)  The first 30 minutes 
C)  The first 45 minutes 
D)  The first 60 minutes 
A)  The first 15 minutes 
B)  The first 30 minutes 
C)  The first 45 minutes 
D)  The first 60 minutes

Question 12

Which of the following risk factors for cardiovascular disease is not modifiable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary fat intake 
B)  Level of physical activity 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Heredity 
A)  Dietary fat intake 
B)  Level of physical activity 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Heredity

Question 13

The best method of evaluating cardiovascular risks related to cholesterol levels is to base it on the

Accepted Answer

A)  total HDL. 
B)  total LDL. 
C)  sum of HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
D)  ratio of HDL to total cholesterol. 
A)  total HDL. 
B)  total LDL. 
C)  sum of HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
D)  ratio of HDL to total cholesterol.

Question 14

Which procedure used to open a clogged artery carries fewer risks than bypass surgery and involves the insertion of a stent to keep the vessel open after the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombolysis 
B)  Valve replacement 
C)  Angioplasty 
D)  Pacemaker implantation 
A)  Thrombolysis 
B)  Valve replacement 
C)  Angioplasty 
D)  Pacemaker implantation

Question 15

One in three Americans suffers from one or more types of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List the three primary impairments that occur as a result of a stroke.

Accepted Answer

1. Impaired speech, such as inability to

Question 17

The upper chambers of the heart are the

Accepted Answer

A)  aortas. 
B)  ventricles. 
C)  atria. 
D)  arteries. 
A)  aortas. 
B)  ventricles. 
C)  atria. 
D)  arteries.

Question 18

Define triglycerides and explain why high levels of triglycerides are considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

Triglycerides are the most common form o

Question 19

A fluttering, irregular heartbeat that may or may not be dangerous is a condition known as tachycardia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Insulin resistance 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Low levels of LDL cholesterol 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Insulin resistance 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Low levels of LDL cholesterol

Exam 19: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension refers to

Cardiovascular disease has claimed the lives of more women than men every year since 1984.

Thanks to better identification of early symptoms, hypertension is becoming less common among college students.

How fat is distributed on the body contributes to the risk of heart disease. Which body shape is considered a higher risk?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief interruption of the blood supply to the brain that may indicate an impending stroke.

Congestive heart failure occurs as a complication of a stroke.

Systolic blood pressure is the measure of pressure applied to the arterial walls when the heart

Chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of heart disease by as much as 30 percent.

The technical term for a heart attack is

An embolus is a weakened blood vessel that may bulge under pressure and, in severe cases, burst.

Ted just had a heart attack. What period of time after this event is the most crucial in terms of saving his life?

Which of the following risk factors for cardiovascular disease is not modifiable?

The best method of evaluating cardiovascular risks related to cholesterol levels is to base it on the

Which procedure used to open a clogged artery carries fewer risks than bypass surgery and involves the insertion of a stent to keep the vessel open after the surgery?

One in three Americans suffers from one or more types of cardiovascular disease.

List the three primary impairments that occur as a result of a stroke.

The upper chambers of the heart are the

Define triglycerides and explain why high levels of triglycerides are considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

A fluttering, irregular heartbeat that may or may not be dangerous is a condition known as tachycardia.

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

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