Question 1

Which type of stroke involves a rupture of blood vessels in the brain

Accepted Answer

A) Hemorrhagic 
B) Ischemic 
C) Cerebrovascular 
D) Vascular 
A) Hemorrhagic 
B) Ischemic 
C) Cerebrovascular 
D) Vascular

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT carried in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Oxygen 
B) Hormones 
C) Nutrients 
D) Carbon dioxide 
A) Oxygen 
B) Hormones 
C) Nutrients 
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 3

An important discovery of the Banks et al.(2006) study was that

Accepted Answer

A) Health outcomes can be and are influenced by factors external to the individual. 
B) There were no significant differences in heart health between different countries. 
C) Drinking in moderation may actually lower a person's risk for heart disease. 
D) Risk of heart attack also predicts risk of stroke. 
A) Health outcomes can be and are influenced by factors external to the individual. 
B) There were no significant differences in heart health between different countries. 
C) Drinking in moderation may actually lower a person's risk for heart disease. 
D) Risk of heart attack also predicts risk of stroke.

Question 4

One of the first steps to improving longevity is

Accepted Answer

A) Regular exercise. 
B) Moderate consumption of alcohol. 
C) Maintaining a moderate weight. 
D) All of the above 
A) Regular exercise. 
B) Moderate consumption of alcohol. 
C) Maintaining a moderate weight. 
D) All of the above

Question 5

A heart attack is also called

Accepted Answer

A) Myocardial infarction. 
B) Angina. 
C) Hypertension. 
D) Ventricular fibrillation. 
A) Myocardial infarction. 
B) Angina. 
C) Hypertension. 
D) Ventricular fibrillation.

Question 6

Studies overwhelmingly suggest that nutritional programs should include _____ as a primary target audience.

Accepted Answer

A) Children and adolescents 
B) Teenagers 
C) Middle-aged females 
D) The elderly 
A) Children and adolescents 
B) Teenagers 
C) Middle-aged females 
D) The elderly

Question 7

A(n) _____ stroke involves an interruption of blood flow to the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ stroke involves an interruption of...

Question 8

Studies (Ragin et al., 2005) indicate that ____ is/are more effective and work more quickly than _____ in restoring the heart's normal rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A) CPR; AEDs 
B) AEDs; CPR 
C) CCs; CPR 
D) AEDs; CCs 
A) CPR; AEDs 
B) AEDs; CPR 
C) CCs; CPR 
D) AEDs; CCs

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of higher rates of cardiovascular disease among older adults

Accepted Answer

A) Medications for other health conditions may slow the heart's ability to return to normal resting state levels. 
B) Co-occurring chronic diseases impair the heart's functioning over time. 
C) The body's aging process. 
D) The eating habits of older adults decline with age. 
A) Medications for other health conditions may slow the heart's ability to return to normal resting state levels. 
B) Co-occurring chronic diseases impair the heart's functioning over time. 
C) The body's aging process. 
D) The eating habits of older adults decline with age.

Question 10

When controlled, _____ can lessen the risk of contracting cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral factors 
B) Essential personality features 
C) Primary behaviors 
D) Moderating risk factors 
A) Behavioral factors 
B) Essential personality features 
C) Primary behaviors 
D) Moderating risk factors

Question 11

Primary hypertension has no known or identifiable causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the newly revised nutrition pyramid, approximately _____ minutes of physical activity each day may be needed to prevent weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 90 
A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 90

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of the body's capillaries

Accepted Answer

A) They reoxygenate the blood before it is pumped back into the heart. 
B) They extract oxygen from the blood before returning the blood to the heart. 
C) They allow carbon dioxide to pass through the capillary walls into the blood to be carried by the lungs for removal. 
D) They help speed the transmission of blood throughout the body. 
A) They reoxygenate the blood before it is pumped back into the heart. 
B) They extract oxygen from the blood before returning the blood to the heart. 
C) They allow carbon dioxide to pass through the capillary walls into the blood to be carried by the lungs for removal. 
D) They help speed the transmission of blood throughout the body.

Question 14

A study conducted by James et al.(1984) concluded that men with greater success in their jobs who reported perceived racism were significantly more likely to have _____ than men who reported no workplace racism.

Accepted Answer

A) Higher diastolic blood pressure 
B) Higher systolic blood pressure 
C) Higher risk factors for heart attack 
D) Higher risk factors for cerebrovascular disease 
A) Higher diastolic blood pressure 
B) Higher systolic blood pressure 
C) Higher risk factors for heart attack 
D) Higher risk factors for cerebrovascular disease

Question 15

Statistics show that the prevalence rates for cardiovascular disease increase approximately ____ from ages 40-59 to ages 60-79.

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 30% 
C) 40% 
D) 50% 
A) 20% 
B) 30% 
C) 40% 
D) 50%

Question 16

The experience of anger appears to increase the risk for heart disease rather than the expression of anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the problems with the early nutrition pyramid was that

Accepted Answer

A) Many people did not understand what was meant by a "serving." 
B) The pyramid was difficult to remember. 
C) Most people were unaware that the pyramid existed. 
D) All of the above 
A) Many people did not understand what was meant by a "serving." 
B) The pyramid was difficult to remember. 
C) Most people were unaware that the pyramid existed. 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Discuss the risk of heart disease for ethnic groups.Include a discussion of the effects of perceived racism.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is a leading cause of deat

Question 19

Data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study indicate that mortality rates for men due to coronary artery disease (CAD) exceed those for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most common type of hypertension is called

Accepted Answer

A) Originating hypertension. 
B) Essential hypertension. 
C) Secondary hypertension. 
D) Cerebrovascular hypertension. 
A) Originating hypertension. 
B) Essential hypertension. 
C) Secondary hypertension. 
D) Cerebrovascular hypertension.

Which type of stroke involves a rupture of blood vessels in the brain

Which of the following is NOT carried in the blood

An important discovery of the Banks et al.(2006) study was that

One of the first steps to improving longevity is

A heart attack is also called

Studies overwhelmingly suggest that nutritional programs should include _____ as a primary target audience.

A(n) _____ stroke involves an interruption of blood flow to the brain.

Studies (Ragin et al., 2005) indicate that is/are more effective and work more quickly than _ in restoring the heart's normal rhythm.

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of higher rates of cardiovascular disease among older adults

When controlled, _____ can lessen the risk of contracting cardiovascular disease.

Primary hypertension has no known or identifiable causes.

According to the newly revised nutrition pyramid, approximately _____ minutes of physical activity each day may be needed to prevent weight gain.

Which of the following is a function of the body's capillaries

A study conducted by James et al.(1984) concluded that men with greater success in their jobs who reported perceived racism were significantly more likely to have _____ than men who reported no workplace racism.

Statistics show that the prevalence rates for cardiovascular disease increase approximately ____ from ages 40-59 to ages 60-79.

The experience of anger appears to increase the risk for heart disease rather than the expression of anger.

One of the problems with the early nutrition pyramid was that

Discuss the risk of heart disease for ethnic groups.Include a discussion of the effects of perceived racism.

Data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study indicate that mortality rates for men due to coronary artery disease (CAD) exceed those for women.

The most common type of hypertension is called

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Exam 9: Cardiovascular Disease

Which type of stroke involves a rupture of blood vessels in the brain

Which of the following is NOT carried in the blood

An important discovery of the Banks et al.(2006) study was that

One of the first steps to improving longevity is

A heart attack is also called

Studies overwhelmingly suggest that nutritional programs should include _____ as a primary target audience.

A(n) _____ stroke involves an interruption of blood flow to the brain.

Studies (Ragin et al., 2005) indicate that ____ is/are more effective and work more quickly than _____ in restoring the heart's normal rhythm.

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of higher rates of cardiovascular disease among older adults

When controlled, _____ can lessen the risk of contracting cardiovascular disease.

Primary hypertension has no known or identifiable causes.

According to the newly revised nutrition pyramid, approximately _____ minutes of physical activity each day may be needed to prevent weight gain.

Which of the following is a function of the body's capillaries

A study conducted by James et al.(1984) concluded that men with greater success in their jobs who reported perceived racism were significantly more likely to have _____ than men who reported no workplace racism.

Statistics show that the prevalence rates for cardiovascular disease increase approximately ____ from ages 40-59 to ages 60-79.

The experience of anger appears to increase the risk for heart disease rather than the expression of anger.

One of the problems with the early nutrition pyramid was that

Discuss the risk of heart disease for ethnic groups.Include a discussion of the effects of perceived racism.

Data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study indicate that mortality rates for men due to coronary artery disease (CAD) exceed those for women.

The most common type of hypertension is called

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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Studies (Ragin et al., 2005) indicate that is/are more effective and work more quickly than _ in restoring the heart's normal rhythm.