Question 1

Smokers are how much more likely to develop coronary artery disease than nonsmokers?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 times more likely 
B)  2 to 3 times more likely 
C)  2 to 4 times more likely 
D)  3 to 5 times more likely 
A)  1 to 3 times more likely 
B)  2 to 3 times more likely 
C)  2 to 4 times more likely 
D)  3 to 5 times more likely

Question 2

Which vessels permit the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste products among body cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arterioles 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Capillaries 
D)  Venules 
A)  Arterioles 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Capillaries 
D)  Venules

Question 3

Ana is traveling overseas on a 10-hour flight. Why is it advisable that she regularly moves and stretches her legs during the flight?

Accepted Answer

A)  To get some exercise and elevate her heart rate 
B)  To prevent hypertension 
C)  To prevent blood from pooling in her legs 
D)  To prevent nerve damage in her feet 
A)  To get some exercise and elevate her heart rate 
B)  To prevent hypertension 
C)  To prevent blood from pooling in her legs 
D)  To prevent nerve damage in her feet

Question 4

One year after quitting smoking, Sally, a former pack-a-day smoker, will have reduced her risk of heart disease by 50 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Diets high in saturated and trans fat raise blood cholesterol levels and make the blood more viscous, increasing the risk for heart attack or stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The rate of stroke has increased the most in recent years among females age 15 to 34, and obesity and sedentary lifestyles may be playing a role in this increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The blockage of normal blood supply to an area of the heart is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack. 
B)  heart failure. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  aneurysm. 
A)  heart attack. 
B)  heart failure. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  aneurysm.

Question 8

Taking aspirin daily is recommended for certain people with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease because it

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers body temperature. 
B)  slows the heart rate. 
C)  thins the blood. 
D)  lowers blood pressure. 
A)  lowers body temperature. 
B)  slows the heart rate. 
C)  thins the blood. 
D)  lowers blood pressure.

Question 9

Which test measures the electrical activity of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiogram 
B)  Electrocardiogram 
C)  MRI 
D)  Echocardiogram 
A)  Angiogram 
B)  Electrocardiogram 
C)  MRI 
D)  Echocardiogram

Question 10

A brief interruption of the blood supply to the brain that causes only temporary impairment is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke. 
B)  heart attack. 
C)  transient ischemic attack. 
D)  short-term hemorrhage. 
A)  stroke. 
B)  heart attack. 
C)  transient ischemic attack. 
D)  short-term hemorrhage.

Question 11

George is undergoing a diagnostic procedure that produces 3D images of the heart as blood flows through. This procedure is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  positron emission tomography (PET) scan. 
B)  catheterization. 
C)  ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan. 
D)  electrocardiogram. 
A)  positron emission tomography (PET) scan. 
B)  catheterization. 
C)  ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan. 
D)  electrocardiogram.

Question 12

Diuretics are used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to relieve fluid accumulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which vessels carry blood away from the heart to other regions of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Veins 
B)  Ventricles 
C)  Atria 
D)  Arteries 
A)  Veins 
B)  Ventricles 
C)  Atria 
D)  Arteries

Question 14

A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and can't pump strongly enough to maintain adequate blood flow is

Accepted Answer

A)  a heart attack. 
B)  congestive heart failure. 
C)  a stroke. 
D)  coronary artery disease. 
A)  a heart attack. 
B)  congestive heart failure. 
C)  a stroke. 
D)  coronary artery disease.

Question 15

To reduce cardiovascular risk, it is advisable to increase the levels of LDL cholesterol and lower the HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which cardiovascular condition is known as the "silent killer" because it usually presents no overt symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tachycardia 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Hypertension 
A)  Tachycardia 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Hypertension

Question 17

Which maternal disease during pregnancy can result in a congenital heart defect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pertussis 
B)  Anemia 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Rubella 
A)  Pertussis 
B)  Anemia 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Rubella

Question 18

List at least five proven actions you can take to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Avoiding

Question 19

Among U.S adults aged 80 and above, cardiovascular disease is more prevalent in men than in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

For the average adult, a healthy blood pressure is

Accepted Answer

A)  140/80 or lower. 
B)  120/80 or lower. 
C)  140/90 or lower. 
D)  120/90 or lower. 
A)  140/80 or lower. 
B)  120/80 or lower. 
C)  140/90 or lower. 
D)  120/90 or lower.

Exam 19: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Smokers are how much more likely to develop coronary artery disease than nonsmokers?

Which vessels permit the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste products among body cells?

Ana is traveling overseas on a 10-hour flight. Why is it advisable that she regularly moves and stretches her legs during the flight?

One year after quitting smoking, Sally, a former pack-a-day smoker, will have reduced her risk of heart disease by 50 percent.

Diets high in saturated and trans fat raise blood cholesterol levels and make the blood more viscous, increasing the risk for heart attack or stroke.

The rate of stroke has increased the most in recent years among females age 15 to 34, and obesity and sedentary lifestyles may be playing a role in this increase.

The blockage of normal blood supply to an area of the heart is a(n)

Taking aspirin daily is recommended for certain people with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease because it

Which test measures the electrical activity of the heart?

A brief interruption of the blood supply to the brain that causes only temporary impairment is known as a(n)

George is undergoing a diagnostic procedure that produces 3D images of the heart as blood flows through. This procedure is known as a(n)

Diuretics are used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to relieve fluid accumulation.

Which vessels carry blood away from the heart to other regions of the body?

A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and can't pump strongly enough to maintain adequate blood flow is

To reduce cardiovascular risk, it is advisable to increase the levels of LDL cholesterol and lower the HDL levels.

Which cardiovascular condition is known as the "silent killer" because it usually presents no overt symptoms?

Which maternal disease during pregnancy can result in a congenital heart defect?

List at least five proven actions you can take to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Among U.S adults aged 80 and above, cardiovascular disease is more prevalent in men than in women.

For the average adult, a healthy blood pressure is

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