Question 1

In 2009, approximately _________ heart transplants were performed in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  4,500 
B)  3,000 
C)  2,200 
D)  5,700 
A)  4,500 
B)  3,000 
C)  2,200 
D)  5,700

Question 2

Rolanda's doctor tells her that something needs to be done to treat life-threatening blockages of several of her coronary arteries. Of the following, her doctor will most likely recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy. 
B)  bypass surgery. 
C)  an aspirin a day. 
D)  a heart transplant. 
A)  drug therapy. 
B)  bypass surgery. 
C)  an aspirin a day. 
D)  a heart transplant.

Question 3

The most common symptom of a heart attack is

Accepted Answer

A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  dizziness. 
C)  chest pain lasting more than two minutes. 
D)  sweating. 
A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  dizziness. 
C)  chest pain lasting more than two minutes. 
D)  sweating.

Question 4

List and explain the surgical treatments for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The surgical treatments include:
1) coro

Question 5

What role does cholesterol play in coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  High cholesterol levels are associated with atherosclerosis, which causes coronary heart disease. 
B)  Cholesterol attaches itself to internal heart structures, eventually causing blockages. 
C)  Excess cholesterol crowds out the "good" blood cells in coronary arteries. 
D)  Excess cholesterol interferes with the normal functioning of the heart. 
A)  High cholesterol levels are associated with atherosclerosis, which causes coronary heart disease. 
B)  Cholesterol attaches itself to internal heart structures, eventually causing blockages. 
C)  Excess cholesterol crowds out the "good" blood cells in coronary arteries. 
D)  Excess cholesterol interferes with the normal functioning of the heart.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the best available drug treatments for stroke? They can

Accepted Answer

A)  do little to affect the long-term outcome. 
B)  reduce the severity of a stroke. 
C)  restore most damaged brain cells within two years. 
D)  relieve symptoms and stabilize the patient until the stroke has run its course. 
A)  do little to affect the long-term outcome. 
B)  reduce the severity of a stroke. 
C)  restore most damaged brain cells within two years. 
D)  relieve symptoms and stabilize the patient until the stroke has run its course.

Question 7

Angioplasty is used only for blocked arteries in the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A risk factor for rheumatic heart disease is streptococcal infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following cardiovascular risk factors CANNOT be changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  heredity 
D)  high blood cholesterol 
A)  diabetes 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  heredity 
D)  high blood cholesterol

Question 10

All of the following activities will produce a strong reduction in cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  jogging. 
B)  golfing. 
C)  swimming. 
D)  stair climbing. 
A)  jogging. 
B)  golfing. 
C)  swimming. 
D)  stair climbing.

Question 11

The AHA states that there is no cardiovascular benefit to consuming one to two drinks per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most beneficial way to lower blood cholesterol is to

Accepted Answer

A)  take cholesterol-reducing drugs and begin an exercise program. 
B)  start an exercise program and eat a heart-healthy diet. 
C)  eat a diet rich in phytochemicals and meditate. 
D)  eat a low-fat diet and take a vitamin supplement. 
A)  take cholesterol-reducing drugs and begin an exercise program. 
B)  start an exercise program and eat a heart-healthy diet. 
C)  eat a diet rich in phytochemicals and meditate. 
D)  eat a low-fat diet and take a vitamin supplement.

Question 13

Of the following, which is a major risk factor in sudden cardiac death?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet 
B)  stress 
C)  inactivity 
D)  smoking 
A)  diet 
B)  stress 
C)  inactivity 
D)  smoking

Question 14

High-density lipoproteins are called "good cholesterol" because they

Accepted Answer

A)  coat artery walls with a substance that resists plaque buildup. 
B)  reverse artery damage caused by low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  help to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. 
D)  absorb low-density lipoproteins. 
A)  coat artery walls with a substance that resists plaque buildup. 
B)  reverse artery damage caused by low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  help to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. 
D)  absorb low-density lipoproteins.

In 2009, approximately _________ heart transplants were performed in the United States.

Rolanda's doctor tells her that something needs to be done to treat life-threatening blockages of several of her coronary arteries. Of the following, her doctor will most likely recommend

The most common symptom of a heart attack is

List and explain the surgical treatments for heart disease.

What role does cholesterol play in coronary heart disease?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the best available drug treatments for stroke? They can

Angioplasty is used only for blocked arteries in the heart.

A risk factor for rheumatic heart disease is streptococcal infection.

Which of the following cardiovascular risk factors CANNOT be changed?

All of the following activities will produce a strong reduction in cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

The AHA states that there is no cardiovascular benefit to consuming one to two drinks per day.

The most beneficial way to lower blood cholesterol is to

Of the following, which is a major risk factor in sudden cardiac death?

High-density lipoproteins are called "good cholesterol" because they

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Exam 10: Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

In 2009, approximately _________ heart transplants were performed in the United States.

Rolanda's doctor tells her that something needs to be done to treat life-threatening blockages of several of her coronary arteries. Of the following, her doctor will most likely recommend

The most common symptom of a heart attack is

List and explain the surgical treatments for heart disease.

What role does cholesterol play in coronary heart disease?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the best available drug treatments for stroke? They can

Angioplasty is used only for blocked arteries in the heart.

A risk factor for rheumatic heart disease is streptococcal infection.

Which of the following cardiovascular risk factors CANNOT be changed?

All of the following activities will produce a strong reduction in cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

The AHA states that there is no cardiovascular benefit to consuming one to two drinks per day.

The most beneficial way to lower blood cholesterol is to

Of the following, which is a major risk factor in sudden cardiac death?

High-density lipoproteins are called "good cholesterol" because they

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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