Question 1

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

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A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years. 
A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years.

Question 2

High blood pressure is best described as

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A) a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself. 
B) a side effect of cardiovascular disease. 
C) an end result of cardiovascular disease. 
D) an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself. 
A) a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself. 
B) a side effect of cardiovascular disease. 
C) an end result of cardiovascular disease. 
D) an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself.

Question 3

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A) increasing cholesterol intake. 
B) eating a high-fiber diet. 
C) reducing sodium intake. 
D) eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. 
A) increasing cholesterol intake. 
B) eating a high-fiber diet. 
C) reducing sodium intake. 
D) eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 4

Sustained high blood pressure is known as

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A) atherosclerosis. 
B) heart attack. 
C) hypertension. 
D) cardiomyopathy. 
A) atherosclerosis. 
B) heart attack. 
C) hypertension. 
D) cardiomyopathy.

Question 5

All of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD)risk factors can be changed EXCEPT

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A) cholesterol levels. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) family history of CVD. 
D) physical inactivity. 
A) cholesterol levels. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) family history of CVD. 
D) physical inactivity.

Question 6

Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension?

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A) 100/70. 
B) 120/80. 
C) 140/90. 
D) 160/100. 
A) 100/70. 
B) 120/80. 
C) 140/90. 
D) 160/100.

Question 9

Treatment for congestive heart failure may include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) reducing the workload of the heart. 
B) increasing salt intake. 
C) taking drugs that eliminate excess body fluid. 
D) undergoing a heart transplant. 
A) reducing the workload of the heart. 
B) increasing salt intake. 
C) taking drugs that eliminate excess body fluid. 
D) undergoing a heart transplant.

Question 10

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

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A) eradication of disease-transmitting mosquitoes. 
B) treatment of influenza with large doses of vitamin C. 
C) treatment of strep throat with antibiotics. 
D) immunization. 
A) eradication of disease-transmitting mosquitoes. 
B) treatment of influenza with large doses of vitamin C. 
C) treatment of strep throat with antibiotics. 
D) immunization.

Question 12

A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

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A) an angiogram. 
B) radionuclide imaging. 
C) a CT scan. 
D) an MRI scan. 
A) an angiogram. 
B) radionuclide imaging. 
C) a CT scan. 
D) an MRI scan.

Question 13

Men are more likely than women to experience a heart attack without chest pain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

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A) vascular accident. 
B) thrombosis. 
C) embolus. 
D) hemorrhage. 
A) vascular accident. 
B) thrombosis. 
C) embolus. 
D) hemorrhage.

Question 16

Mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The DASH plan is a diet low in fat and high in fruits,vegetables,and low-fat dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) smokers. 
B) individuals with uncontrolled hypertension. 
C) individuals with low cholesterol levels. 
D) sedentary individuals. 
A) smokers. 
B) individuals with uncontrolled hypertension. 
C) individuals with low cholesterol levels. 
D) sedentary individuals.

Question 19

List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

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1. Maintain a healthy diet that is low i

Question 20

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) coronary arteriogram. 
B) electrocardiogram. 
C) electroencephalogram. 
D) echocardiogram. 
A) coronary arteriogram. 
B) electrocardiogram. 
C) electroencephalogram. 
D) echocardiogram.

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

High blood pressure is best described as

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

Sustained high blood pressure is known as

All of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD)risk factors can be changed EXCEPT

Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

What is the cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension?

Treatment for congestive heart failure may include all of the following EXCEPT

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

Men are more likely than women to experience a heart attack without chest pain.

C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

Mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

The DASH plan is a diet low in fat and high in fruits,vegetables,and low-fat dairy products.

The individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT

List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

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