Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of a "Type D" personality EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) pessimism. 
B) angry outbursts. 
C) general negativity. 
D) unhappiness. 
A) pessimism. 
B) angry outbursts. 
C) general negativity. 
D) unhappiness.

Question 2

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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A) limiting fluid intake. 
B) donating blood regularly. 
C) taking iron supplements. 
D) going through menopause. 
A) limiting fluid intake. 
B) donating blood regularly. 
C) taking iron supplements. 
D) going through menopause.

Question 3

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Transient ischemic attacks

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The most common symptom associated with angina is

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A) tightness or pressure in the chest. 
B) nausea. 
C) pain or numbness in the legs. 
D) shortness of breath. 
A) tightness or pressure in the chest. 
B) nausea. 
C) pain or numbness in the legs. 
D) shortness of breath.

Question 6

At Betty's most recent medical checkup,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Betty may be suffering from metabolic sy

Question 7

The relationship between depression and CVD may be related to behavior factors,such as the possibility that depressed people may be more likely to smoke or to be sedentary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Major symptoms of a heart attack include

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A) headache. 
B) low-back pain. 
C) sore throat. 
D) difficulty breathing. 
A) headache. 
B) low-back pain. 
C) sore throat. 
D) difficulty breathing.

Question 9

The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How many chambers does the heart contain?

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six

Question 11

People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

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A) once a month. 
B) once a year. 
C) once every 2 years. 
D) once every 5 years. 
A) once a month. 
B) once a year. 
C) once every 2 years. 
D) once every 5 years.

Question 12

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) regular exercise 
C) reduction of salt intake 
D) drug therapy 
A) weight loss 
B) regular exercise 
C) reduction of salt intake 
D) drug therapy

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Atherosclerosis is

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A) sustained abnormally high blood pressure. 
B) the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force. 
C) the thickening of artery walls by plaque deposits. 
D) severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart. 
A) sustained abnormally high blood pressure. 
B) the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force. 
C) the thickening of artery walls by plaque deposits. 
D) severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.

Question 17

Those 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 18

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

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

Question 19

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

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A) normal. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension. 
A) normal. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension.

Question 20

The coronary arteries draw oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

All of the following are characteristics of a "Type D" personality EXCEPT

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

Transient ischemic attacks

The most common symptom associated with angina is

At Betty's most recent medical checkup,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of cardiovascular disease?

The relationship between depression and CVD may be related to behavior factors,such as the possibility that depressed people may be more likely to smoke or to be sedentary.

Major symptoms of a heart attack include

The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

How many chambers does the heart contain?

People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

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

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

Atherosclerosis is

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

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

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

The coronary arteries draw oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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