Question 1

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm. 
A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm.

Question 2

Most deaths from heart attacks occur within _______________ of the onset of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2 hour 
B) 1 hour 
C) 2 hours 
D) 1 day 
A) 1/2 hour 
B) 1 hour 
C) 2 hours 
D) 1 day

Question 3

Increasing which of the following can help lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) folic acid 
C) sodium 
D) potassium 
A) fat 
B) folic acid 
C) sodium 
D) potassium

Question 4

Exercise alters blood fat levels by

Accepted Answer

A) raising LDL levels. 
B) lowering LDL levels. 
C) raising HDL levels. 
D) lowering HDL levels. 
A) raising LDL levels. 
B) lowering LDL levels. 
C) raising HDL levels. 
D) lowering HDL levels.

Question 5

The 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.

Question 6

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL 
A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL

Question 7

The growth of hypertension can be identified by several early warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Diabetics have higher rates of

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) physical activity. 
D) weight loss. 
A) hypertension. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) physical activity. 
D) weight loss.

Question 10

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cerebrovascular accident is another name for a

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral thrombosis. 
B) stroke. 
C) cerebral hematoma. 
D) ruptured blood vessel. 
A) cerebral thrombosis. 
B) stroke. 
C) cerebral hematoma. 
D) ruptured blood vessel.

Question 12

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure. 
B) blocked cerebral arteries. 
C) ventricular fibrillation. 
D) coronary thrombosis. 
A) low blood pressure. 
B) blocked cerebral arteries. 
C) ventricular fibrillation. 
D) coronary thrombosis.

Question 13

The most common type of heart valve disorder

Accepted Answer

A) is very likely to cause symptoms. 
B) involves the mitral valve. 
C) is treated with surgery in most cases. 
D) usually reduces exercise ability. 
A) is very likely to cause symptoms. 
B) involves the mitral valve. 
C) is treated with surgery in most cases. 
D) usually reduces exercise ability.

Question 14

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The two large veins through which oxygen-poor blood travels into the right atrium are called the

Accepted Answer

A) vena cava. 
B) aorta. 
C) pulmonary arteries. 
D) pulmonary veins. 
A) vena cava. 
B) aorta. 
C) pulmonary arteries. 
D) pulmonary veins.

Question 17

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

Accepted Answer

A) a heart attack. 
B) a stroke. 
C) peripheral arterial disease. 
D) arthritis. 
A) a heart attack. 
B) a stroke. 
C) peripheral arterial disease. 
D) arthritis.

Question 19

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 20

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

Accepted Answer

A) myocardial infarction. 
B) angina pectoris. 
C) ischemia. 
D) cardiac arrest. 
A) myocardial infarction. 
B) angina pectoris. 
C) ischemia. 
D) cardiac arrest.

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Most deaths from heart attacks occur within _______________ of the onset of symptoms.

Increasing which of the following can help lower blood pressure?

Exercise alters blood fat levels by

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

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

The growth of hypertension can be identified by several early warning signs.

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

Diabetics have higher rates of

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

Cerebrovascular accident is another name for a

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

The most common type of heart valve disorder

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

The two large veins through which oxygen-poor blood travels into the right atrium are called the

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

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

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

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