Question 1

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A) tobacco use 
B) radiation 
C) family history 
D) alcohol use 
A) tobacco use 
B) radiation 
C) family history 
D) alcohol use A

Question 3

Arnold's physician expressed some concern that Arnold is at risk for cardiovascular disease.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Arnold's cholesterol levels 
B) Arnold's blood pressure 
C) Arnold's weight 
D) Arnold's age 
A) Arnold's cholesterol levels 
B) Arnold's blood pressure 
C) Arnold's weight 
D) Arnold's age A

Question 4

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) balloon angioplasty 
C) electrocardiogram 
D) angiogram 
A) angina pectoris 
B) balloon angioplasty 
C) electrocardiogram 
D) angiogram

Question 5

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

Accepted Answer

A) 15 minutes after sun exposure begins. 
B) 2 hours after sun exposure begins. 
C) after climbing a hill and sweating heavily. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) 15 minutes after sun exposure begins. 
B) 2 hours after sun exposure begins. 
C) after climbing a hill and sweating heavily. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

Accepted Answer

A) ventricles. 
B) atria. 
C) diastoles. 
D) valves. 
A) ventricles. 
B) atria. 
C) diastoles. 
D) valves.

Question 8

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using oral contraceptives. 
B) late menopause. 
C) obesity. 
D) prolonged estrogen exposure. 
A) using oral contraceptives. 
B) late menopause. 
C) obesity. 
D) prolonged estrogen exposure.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A) occurs most commonly on the face 
B) appears at the site of a preexisting mole 
C) invades surrounding tissue 
D) bleeds easily 
A) occurs most commonly on the face 
B) appears at the site of a preexisting mole 
C) invades surrounding tissue 
D) bleeds easily

Question 11

The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) lung;colon and rectal 
B) breast;lung 
C) cervical;colon 
D) breast;ovarian 
A) lung;colon and rectal 
B) breast;lung 
C) cervical;colon 
D) breast;ovarian

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The blood cells that are necessary for the clotting of blood are

Accepted Answer

A) platelets. 
B) lipoproteins. 
C) capillaries. 
D) macrophages. 
A) platelets. 
B) lipoproteins. 
C) capillaries. 
D) macrophages.

Question 15

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

Accepted Answer

A) nitrosamines. 
B) anticarcinogens. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) free radicals. 
A) nitrosamines. 
B) anticarcinogens. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) free radicals.

Question 16

All of the following groups are likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) men. 
B) people with diabetes. 
C) ethnic minorities. 
D) older adults. 
A) men. 
B) people with diabetes. 
C) ethnic minorities. 
D) older adults.

Question 17

When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) pulmonary;systemic 
B) diastole;systole 
C) systole;diastole 
D) systemic;pulmonary 
A) pulmonary;systemic 
B) diastole;systole 
C) systole;diastole 
D) systemic;pulmonary

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) hostility 
B) ignorance 
C) anger 
D) cynicism 
A) hostility 
B) ignorance 
C) anger 
D) cynicism

Question 19

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for the self-exam appropriate for your gender: women-breast self-exam;men-testicle self-exam.

Accepted Answer

For women, a breast self-exam involves v

Question 20

Transient ischemic attacks

Accepted Answer

A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) can be cured with bed rest. 
A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) can be cured with bed rest.

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

Arnold's physician expressed some concern that Arnold is at risk for cardiovascular disease.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

The most common form of cancer in women is cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is .

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

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

The blood cells that are necessary for the clotting of blood are

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

All of the following groups are likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain EXCEPT

When the heart contracts,during the phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the phase,blood pressure decreases.

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for the self-exam appropriate for your gender: women-breast self-exam;men-testicle self-exam.

Transient ischemic attacks

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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Exam 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

Arnold's physician expressed some concern that Arnold is at risk for cardiovascular disease.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

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

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

The blood cells that are necessary for the clotting of blood are

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

All of the following groups are likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain EXCEPT

When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for the self-exam appropriate for your gender: women-breast self-exam;men-testicle self-exam.

Transient ischemic attacks

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

Filters

The most common form of cancer in women is cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is .

When the heart contracts,during the phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the phase,blood pressure decreases.