Question 1

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

A) excess body fat 
B) a low-carbohydrate diet 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) physical inactivity 
A) excess body fat 
B) a low-carbohydrate diet 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) physical inactivity

Question 2

List at least eight specific lifestyle actions (different dietary changes can be separate entries)for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe the recommended treatment for an individual who has already been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Accepted Answer

1. Increase physical activity: Engage in

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the warning signs of a heart attack is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The most common symptom in both genders is upper arm and neck pain. 
B) People with high blood sugar typically experience more severe symptoms than those with normal blood sugar levels. 
C) Shortness of breath is a warning sign that can occur alone and during periods of rest. 
D) The maximum amount of time that can pass between onset of symptoms and the actual heart attack is about 48 hours. 
A) The most common symptom in both genders is upper arm and neck pain. 
B) People with high blood sugar typically experience more severe symptoms than those with normal blood sugar levels. 
C) Shortness of breath is a warning sign that can occur alone and during periods of rest. 
D) The maximum amount of time that can pass between onset of symptoms and the actual heart attack is about 48 hours.

Question 4

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

Accepted Answer

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 5

The American College of Cardiology would recommend that any adult aged 21 or over should be treated for high cholesterol if

Accepted Answer

A) his or her HDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater. 
B) his or her LDL level is 250 mg/dll or greater. 
C) his or her LDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater. 
D) his or her HDL level is 50 mg/dll or lower. 
A) his or her HDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater. 
B) his or her LDL level is 250 mg/dll or greater. 
C) his or her LDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater. 
D) his or her HDL level is 50 mg/dll or lower.

Question 6

Which finding would mostly likely be the chief,immediate concern of Arnold's physician?

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

Question 7

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

Accepted Answer

A) dilating arteries. 
B) influencing cholesterol levels. 
C) causing arteries to become narrower. 
D) affecting sodium balance in the body. 
A) dilating arteries. 
B) influencing cholesterol levels. 
C) causing arteries to become narrower. 
D) affecting sodium balance in the body.

Question 9

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) memory loss. 
B) hormonal imbalances. 
C) speech impairment. 
D) paralysis. 
A) memory loss. 
B) hormonal imbalances. 
C) speech impairment. 
D) paralysis.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An adult would be diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above?

Accepted Answer

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 13

Choose three of the psychosocial or social risk factors for cardiovascular disease and briefly explain how each is thought to increase cardiovascular disease risk.

Accepted Answer

1) Chronic stress: Chronic stress can le

Question 14

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) high HDL 
B) insulin resistance 
C) low blood pressure 
D) low triglycerides 
A) high HDL 
B) insulin resistance 
C) low blood pressure 
D) low triglycerides

Question 15

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

Accepted Answer

One major form of cardiovascular disease

Question 17

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) hemorrhagic 
B) thrombotic 
C) embolic 
D) infarction 
A) hemorrhagic 
B) thrombotic 
C) embolic 
D) infarction

Question 18

High blood pressure is best described as

Accepted Answer

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 19

List the major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

Accepted Answer

The major controllable risk factors for

Question 20

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

List at least eight specific lifestyle actions (different dietary changes can be separate entries)for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe the recommended treatment for an individual who has already been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Which of the following statements about the warning signs of a heart attack is accurate?

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

The American College of Cardiology would recommend that any adult aged 21 or over should be treated for high cholesterol if

Which finding would mostly likely be the chief,immediate concern of Arnold's physician?

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT

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

An adult would be diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above?

Choose three of the psychosocial or social risk factors for cardiovascular disease and briefly explain how each is thought to increase cardiovascular disease risk.

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

High blood pressure is best described as

List the major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

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