Question 1

The predisposing factor for a cardiac arrest is usually an interruption in the electrical impulses sent by the sinus nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

McGraw et al.(2008) and Gutmann et al.(2002) found that between 1996-1999, approximately _____ of exercise related deaths were attributed to coronary artery disease (CAD).

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 60% 
D) 80% 
A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 60% 
D) 80%

Question 3

Normal blood pressure is indicated, in part, by a systolic pressure of 80 milliliters or less of mercury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The symptoms associated with heart disease are usually similar for males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE about cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque buildup is unpreventable. 
B) A reduction in blood flow may cause damage to the heart. 
C) Plaque hardens the vessels, thereby impeding blood flow to the heart. 
D) Healthy eating habits can help prevent cardiovascular disease. 
A) Plaque buildup is unpreventable. 
B) A reduction in blood flow may cause damage to the heart. 
C) Plaque hardens the vessels, thereby impeding blood flow to the heart. 
D) Healthy eating habits can help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Question 6

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart disease in women

Accepted Answer

A) Tightness in the chest 
B) Lower back pain 
C) Pain in the left arm 
D) Pain in the right arm 
A) Tightness in the chest 
B) Lower back pain 
C) Pain in the left arm 
D) Pain in the right arm

Question 7

According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2008), "good" carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

A) Are contributors to weight gain, similar to "bad" carbohydrates. 
B) Are found most often in white starches, such as potatoes and pasta. 
C) Exist in small numbers, but most carbohydrates are considered "bad." 
D) Can be more helpful and effective for long-term weight loss than carbohydrate-free diets. 
A) Are contributors to weight gain, similar to "bad" carbohydrates. 
B) Are found most often in white starches, such as potatoes and pasta. 
C) Exist in small numbers, but most carbohydrates are considered "bad." 
D) Can be more helpful and effective for long-term weight loss than carbohydrate-free diets.

Question 8

Which two hormones decrease substantially in women between the ages of 45-55

Accepted Answer

estrogen;

Question 9

One of the findings of studies related to military personnel and coronary artery disease is that

Accepted Answer

A) Females in the military are at lower risk for heart disease than males in the military. 
B) Active duty personnel are at lower risk of heart disease than the general public because they participate in daily rigorous physical exercise programs. 
C) Vigorous physical activity without medical supervision and monitoring may be harmful. 
D) Atherosclerosis tends to begin in the later stages of life. 
A) Females in the military are at lower risk for heart disease than males in the military. 
B) Active duty personnel are at lower risk of heart disease than the general public because they participate in daily rigorous physical exercise programs. 
C) Vigorous physical activity without medical supervision and monitoring may be harmful. 
D) Atherosclerosis tends to begin in the later stages of life.

Question 10

In more than _____ of cases, cardiac arrest is caused by a prior history of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 65% 
C) 80% 
D) 95% 
A) 50% 
B) 65% 
C) 80% 
D) 95%

Question 11

The heart's resting or relaxation state is called _____ blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic 
B) Diastolic 
C) Mitral 
D) Pulmonary 
A) Systolic 
B) Diastolic 
C) Mitral 
D) Pulmonary

Question 12

Researchers (Penn State, 2008; Kunz, 1982) indicate that one contributing factor to essential hypertension may be

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking. 
B) Genetics. 
C) Alcohol consumption. 
D) Lack of proper nutrition. 
A) Smoking. 
B) Genetics. 
C) Alcohol consumption. 
D) Lack of proper nutrition.

Question 13

Research (Sclavo et al., 2001) indicates that 3-5 years after smoking, former female smokers have a risk profile for heart disease comparable to

Accepted Answer

A) Women who have never smoked. 
B) Men who have quit smoking for the same length of time. 
C) Male smokers who have not quit smoking. 
D) None of the above 
A) Women who have never smoked. 
B) Men who have quit smoking for the same length of time. 
C) Male smokers who have not quit smoking. 
D) None of the above

Question 14

Researchers have concluded that _____ predict a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the overall Type-A personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) Impatience and anger 
B) Anger and cynicism 
C) Aggressiveness and impatience 
D) Aggressiveness and stress 
A) Impatience and anger 
B) Anger and cynicism 
C) Aggressiveness and impatience 
D) Aggressiveness and stress

Question 15

A _____ measures the electrical activity of the heart while an individual exercises.

Accepted Answer

A) Cardio measurement 
B) Heart monitor 
C) Stress test 
D) Blood flow test 
A) Cardio measurement 
B) Heart monitor 
C) Stress test 
D) Blood flow test

Question 16

The risk of heart disease decreases immediately when women stop smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most forms of cardiovascular disease are preventable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Current research suggests that the association between stress and hypertension is strongest when the stressful event is

Accepted Answer

A) Related to one's family situation. 
B) Unplanned. 
C) Sudden. 
D) Persistent. 
A) Related to one's family situation. 
B) Unplanned. 
C) Sudden. 
D) Persistent.

Question 19

More than _____ of current cases of hypertension worldwide are diagnosed as primary hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 65% 
C) 85% 
D) 95% 
A) 50% 
B) 65% 
C) 85% 
D) 95%

Question 20

The heart is the focal point of the body's _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine 
B) Circulatory 
C) Central nervous 
D) Lymphatic 
A) Endocrine 
B) Circulatory 
C) Central nervous 
D) Lymphatic

The predisposing factor for a cardiac arrest is usually an interruption in the electrical impulses sent by the sinus nodes.

McGraw et al.(2008) and Gutmann et al.(2002) found that between 1996-1999, approximately _____ of exercise related deaths were attributed to coronary artery disease (CAD).

Normal blood pressure is indicated, in part, by a systolic pressure of 80 milliliters or less of mercury.

The symptoms associated with heart disease are usually similar for males and females.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about cardiovascular disease

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart disease in women

According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2008), "good" carbohydrates

Which two hormones decrease substantially in women between the ages of 45-55

One of the findings of studies related to military personnel and coronary artery disease is that

In more than _____ of cases, cardiac arrest is caused by a prior history of coronary artery disease (CAD).

The heart's resting or relaxation state is called _____ blood pressure.

Researchers (Penn State, 2008; Kunz, 1982) indicate that one contributing factor to essential hypertension may be

Research (Sclavo et al., 2001) indicates that 3-5 years after smoking, former female smokers have a risk profile for heart disease comparable to

Researchers have concluded that _____ predict a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the overall Type-A personality traits.

A _____ measures the electrical activity of the heart while an individual exercises.

The risk of heart disease decreases immediately when women stop smoking.

Most forms of cardiovascular disease are preventable.

Current research suggests that the association between stress and hypertension is strongest when the stressful event is

More than _____ of current cases of hypertension worldwide are diagnosed as primary hypertension.

The heart is the focal point of the body's _____ system.

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Exam 9: Cardiovascular Disease

The predisposing factor for a cardiac arrest is usually an interruption in the electrical impulses sent by the sinus nodes.

McGraw et al.(2008) and Gutmann et al.(2002) found that between 1996-1999, approximately _____ of exercise related deaths were attributed to coronary artery disease (CAD).

Normal blood pressure is indicated, in part, by a systolic pressure of 80 milliliters or less of mercury.

The symptoms associated with heart disease are usually similar for males and females.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about cardiovascular disease

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart disease in women

According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2008), "good" carbohydrates

Which two hormones decrease substantially in women between the ages of 45-55

One of the findings of studies related to military personnel and coronary artery disease is that

In more than _____ of cases, cardiac arrest is caused by a prior history of coronary artery disease (CAD).

The heart's resting or relaxation state is called _____ blood pressure.

Researchers (Penn State, 2008; Kunz, 1982) indicate that one contributing factor to essential hypertension may be

Research (Sclavo et al., 2001) indicates that 3-5 years after smoking, former female smokers have a risk profile for heart disease comparable to

Researchers have concluded that _____ predict a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the overall Type-A personality traits.

A _____ measures the electrical activity of the heart while an individual exercises.

The risk of heart disease decreases immediately when women stop smoking.

Most forms of cardiovascular disease are preventable.

Current research suggests that the association between stress and hypertension is strongest when the stressful event is

More than _____ of current cases of hypertension worldwide are diagnosed as primary hypertension.

The heart is the focal point of the body's _____ system.

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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