Question 1

A person with a blood pressure reading of 120/80 would be considered to have ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person with a blood pressure reading...

Question 2

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) infection of the pericardium 
B) heart attack 
C) spasm of the heart 
D) stiffening of the heart 
A) infection of the pericardium 
B) heart attack 
C) spasm of the heart 
D) stiffening of the heart

Question 3

A woman's best tool for early detection of breast cancer is an exam called a

Accepted Answer

A) Pap smear 
B) mammogram 
C) mastectomy 
D) breast self-exam 
A) Pap smear 
B) mammogram 
C) mastectomy 
D) breast self-exam

Question 4

____________________ therapy is treatment with high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ therapy is treatment with high-energy rays...

Question 5

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
-wandering blood clot

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) HDL 
C) myocardium 
D) embolus 
E) LDL
F)metabolic syndrome
G)MI
H)platelet
I)hemorrhage
J)angina pectoris 
A) plaque 
B) HDL 
C) myocardium 
D) embolus 
E) LDL
F)metabolic syndrome
G)MI
H)platelet
I)hemorrhage
J)angina pectoris

Question 6

____________________ is a fatty substance found in certain foods and also manufactured by the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a fatty substance found in...

Question 7

For victims of cardiac arrest, immediate use of which of the following techniques would keep the heart pumping until help arrives?

Accepted Answer

A) balloon angioplasty 
B) cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
C) bypass breathing 
D) atrial fibrillation 
A) balloon angioplasty 
B) cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
C) bypass breathing 
D) atrial fibrillation

Question 8

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
-blood cholesterol that is protective

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) HDL 
C) myocardium 
D) embolus 
E) LDL
F)metabolic syndrome
G)MI
H)platelet
I)hemorrhage
J)angina pectoris 
A) plaque 
B) HDL 
C) myocardium 
D) embolus 
E) LDL
F)metabolic syndrome
G)MI
H)platelet
I)hemorrhage
J)angina pectoris

Question 9

When university athletes were screened with electrocardiograms, _____ percent were found to have abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1 
B) 1 to 7 
C) 11 to 17 
D) 21 to 37 
A) less than 1 
B) 1 to 7 
C) 11 to 17 
D) 21 to 37

Question 10

Total cholesterol levels should be below ____________________ mg/dL for men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Total cholesterol levels should be below ____________________...

Question 11

Metabolic syndrome affects _____ Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 20 
B) 1 in 10 
C) 1 in 4 
D) 1 in 2 
A) 1 in 20 
B) 1 in 10 
C) 1 in 4 
D) 1 in 2

Question 12

_____ is believed to set the stage for the development of gastric ulcers.

Accepted Answer

A) HPV 
B) Helicobacter pylori 
C) HIV 
D) Epstein-Barr virus 
A) HPV 
B) Helicobacter pylori 
C) HIV 
D) Epstein-Barr virus

Question 13

Which of the following is true of cancer and infectious agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Infectious agents cause nearly all of the cancers in developing nations. 
B) Infectious agents cause less than 1% of cancers worldwide. 
C) Infectious agents alone are typically not sufficient to cause cancer. 
D) Infectious agents have been linked to cancers of reproductive organs but not to other cancers. 
A) Infectious agents cause nearly all of the cancers in developing nations. 
B) Infectious agents cause less than 1% of cancers worldwide. 
C) Infectious agents alone are typically not sufficient to cause cancer. 
D) Infectious agents have been linked to cancers of reproductive organs but not to other cancers.

Question 14

A type of treatment for breast cancer that involves surgical removal of the entire breast is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of treatment for breast cancer...

Question 15

In the U.S., diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) is the leading cause of death in adults. 
B) is more common in Southern states known as the "diabetes belt." 
C) rates have been steadily decreasing thanks to prevention efforts. 
D) affects nearly 30% of adults. 
A) is the leading cause of death in adults. 
B) is more common in Southern states known as the "diabetes belt." 
C) rates have been steadily decreasing thanks to prevention efforts. 
D) affects nearly 30% of adults.

Question 16

Epilepsy is:

Accepted Answer

A) usually fatal 
B) characterized by seizures 
C) increasingly common and severe 
D) rarely manageable with medications 
A) usually fatal 
B) characterized by seizures 
C) increasingly common and severe 
D) rarely manageable with medications

Question 17

Which of the following is true of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Episodic factors like depression may increase the buildup of "unstable" plaque. 
B) Chronic factors directly triggers heart attacks in individuals with pre-existing disease. 
C) Chronic factors often triggers the breaking off of plaque in high risk individuals. 
D) Acute factors often trigger a marked decrease in blood pressure. 
A) Episodic factors like depression may increase the buildup of "unstable" plaque. 
B) Chronic factors directly triggers heart attacks in individuals with pre-existing disease. 
C) Chronic factors often triggers the breaking off of plaque in high risk individuals. 
D) Acute factors often trigger a marked decrease in blood pressure.

Question 18

The ____________________ is a smooth membrane lining the inside of the heart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a smooth membrane lining...

Question 19

In the United States, men have a ____ lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 10; 1 in 5 
B) 1 in 5; 1 in 10 
C) 1 in 3; 1 in 2 
D) 1 in 2; 1 in 3 
A) 1 in 10; 1 in 5 
B) 1 in 5; 1 in 10 
C) 1 in 3; 1 in 2 
D) 1 in 2; 1 in 3

Question 20

Cancer that has spread is most accurately described as having _____.

Accepted Answer

A) invaded. 
B) metastasized. 
C) died. 
D) infiltrated. 
A) invaded. 
B) metastasized. 
C) died. 
D) infiltrated.

A person with a blood pressure reading of 120/80 would be considered to have ____________________.

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

A woman's best tool for early detection of breast cancer is an exam called a

____________________ therapy is treatment with high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer.

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -wandering blood clot

____________________ is a fatty substance found in certain foods and also manufactured by the body.

For victims of cardiac arrest, immediate use of which of the following techniques would keep the heart pumping until help arrives?

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -blood cholesterol that is protective

When university athletes were screened with electrocardiograms, _____ percent were found to have abnormalities.

Total cholesterol levels should be below ____________________ mg/dL for men.

Metabolic syndrome affects _____ Americans.

_____ is believed to set the stage for the development of gastric ulcers.

Which of the following is true of cancer and infectious agents?

A type of treatment for breast cancer that involves surgical removal of the entire breast is called a(n) ____________________.

In the U.S., diabetes

Epilepsy is:

Which of the following is true of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

The ____________________ is a smooth membrane lining the inside of the heart.

In the United States, men have a lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is .

Cancer that has spread is most accurately described as having _____.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

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A person with a blood pressure reading of 120/80 would be considered to have ____________________.

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

A woman's best tool for early detection of breast cancer is an exam called a

____________________ therapy is treatment with high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer.

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -wandering blood clot

____________________ is a fatty substance found in certain foods and also manufactured by the body.

For victims of cardiac arrest, immediate use of which of the following techniques would keep the heart pumping until help arrives?

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -blood cholesterol that is protective

When university athletes were screened with electrocardiograms, _____ percent were found to have abnormalities.

Total cholesterol levels should be below ____________________ mg/dL for men.

Metabolic syndrome affects _____ Americans.

_____ is believed to set the stage for the development of gastric ulcers.

Which of the following is true of cancer and infectious agents?

A type of treatment for breast cancer that involves surgical removal of the entire breast is called a(n) ____________________.

In the U.S., diabetes

Epilepsy is:

Which of the following is true of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

The ____________________ is a smooth membrane lining the inside of the heart.

In the United States, men have a ____ lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is ____.

Cancer that has spread is most accurately described as having _____.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters

In the United States, men have a lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is .