Question 1

Primary or essential hypertension,accounting for approximately 45-55% of people,is hereditary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following sequences BEST summarizes the gradual development of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  excess dietary cholesterol, plaque accumulation, blood vessel inflammation, blood glucose increase, immune response, cardiac shock 
B)  plaque ruptures blood vessels, immune response, inflammation, cholesterol accumulation, vessels narrow and harden, plaque repairs damage 
C)  blood vessel inflammation, restricted blood flow causes heart attack that damages coronary arteries, tissue damage ensues, immune response, lipids accumulate, plaque forms 
D)  artery lining is injured, inflammation, blood lipids seep beneath lining, immune cells engulf the lipids and become foam cells, fatty streaks form, plaque accumulates, blood flow is diminished to tissues "downstream" of area 
A)  excess dietary cholesterol, plaque accumulation, blood vessel inflammation, blood glucose increase, immune response, cardiac shock 
B)  plaque ruptures blood vessels, immune response, inflammation, cholesterol accumulation, vessels narrow and harden, plaque repairs damage 
C)  blood vessel inflammation, restricted blood flow causes heart attack that damages coronary arteries, tissue damage ensues, immune response, lipids accumulate, plaque forms 
D)  artery lining is injured, inflammation, blood lipids seep beneath lining, immune cells engulf the lipids and become foam cells, fatty streaks form, plaque accumulates, blood flow is diminished to tissues "downstream" of area D

Question 3

Heavy alcohol consumption can actually reduce hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Josiah was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,which means that he is now also at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hypertension is often a sign of underlying atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following recommendations has been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy 
B)  increasing saturated fat to at least 10% of total energy 
C)  decreasing intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish, nuts, and canola oil 
D)  consuming the UL for vitamin B₆, B₁₂, and folate from supplements 
A)  maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy 
B)  increasing saturated fat to at least 10% of total energy 
C)  decreasing intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish, nuts, and canola oil 
D)  consuming the UL for vitamin B₆, B₁₂, and folate from supplements

Question 7

High-density lipoproteins contain a higher percentage of protein than do low-density lipoproteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

High blood levels of LDL-cholesterol increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A desirable total blood cholesterol level,associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease,is less than

Accepted Answer

A)  40 mg/dL. 
B)  100 mg/dL. 
C)  200 mg/dL. 
D)  300 mg/dL. 
A)  40 mg/dL. 
B)  100 mg/dL. 
C)  200 mg/dL. 
D)  300 mg/dL.

Question 10

You would be diagnosed with true hypertension if your systolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or your diastolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to

Accepted Answer

A)  90 mmHg. 
B)  120 mmHg. 
C)  140 mmHg. 
D)  160 mmHg. 
A)  90 mmHg. 
B)  120 mmHg. 
C)  140 mmHg. 
D)  160 mmHg.

Question 11

Plaque minimizes the accumulation of cholesterol at the sites of damaged blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a reduction in dietary sodium intake to how many mg per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1,500 
B)  less than 2,300 
C)  less than 3,300 
D)  less than 3,600 
A)  less than 1,500 
B)  less than 2,300 
C)  less than 3,300 
D)  less than 3,600

Question 13

Blood triglyceride levels are decreased by

Accepted Answer

A)  regular exercise. 
B)  a diet high in added sugars. 
C)  regular blood pressure screening. 
D)  a high-cholesterol diet. 
A)  regular exercise. 
B)  a diet high in added sugars. 
C)  regular blood pressure screening. 
D)  a high-cholesterol diet.

Question 14

High-density lipoproteins circulate in the bloodstream,picking up cholesterol from arterial plaques and dying cells and dropping it off at the liver for recycling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

High blood levels of HDL-cholesterol increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels account for about what percentage of deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly 10% 
B)  nearly 20% 
C)  nearly 30% 
D)  nearly 40% 
A)  nearly 10% 
B)  nearly 20% 
C)  nearly 30% 
D)  nearly 40%

Question 18

High potassium intake increases the risk for hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At her recent routine physical,Barbara was diagnosed with hypertension.Which of the following lifestyle changes would help Barbara lower her blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  switching to the DASH diet 
B)  reducing fiber intake 
C)  reducing stress by drinking beer or wine at most meals 
D)  consuming at least 4,000 mg of sodium each day 
A)  switching to the DASH diet 
B)  reducing fiber intake 
C)  reducing stress by drinking beer or wine at most meals 
D)  consuming at least 4,000 mg of sodium each day

Question 20

One out of every ten deaths from coronary heart disease is due to smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Cardiovascular Disease

Primary or essential hypertension,accounting for approximately 45-55% of people,is hereditary.

Which of the following sequences BEST summarizes the gradual development of atherosclerosis?

Heavy alcohol consumption can actually reduce hypertension.

Josiah was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,which means that he is now also at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease.

Hypertension is often a sign of underlying atherosclerosis.

Which of the following recommendations has been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?

High-density lipoproteins contain a higher percentage of protein than do low-density lipoproteins.

High blood levels of LDL-cholesterol increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A desirable total blood cholesterol level,associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease,is less than

You would be diagnosed with true hypertension if your systolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or your diastolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to

Plaque minimizes the accumulation of cholesterol at the sites of damaged blood vessels.

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a reduction in dietary sodium intake to how many mg per day?

Blood triglyceride levels are decreased by

High-density lipoproteins circulate in the bloodstream,picking up cholesterol from arterial plaques and dying cells and dropping it off at the liver for recycling.

Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.

High blood levels of HDL-cholesterol increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels account for about what percentage of deaths in the United States?

High potassium intake increases the risk for hypertension.

At her recent routine physical,Barbara was diagnosed with hypertension.Which of the following lifestyle changes would help Barbara lower her blood pressure?

One out of every ten deaths from coronary heart disease is due to smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.

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