Question 1

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It has an anticlotting effect. 
B) It decreases the adhesiveness of platelets. 
C) It can affect blood cholesterol levels. 
D) It reduces inflammation. 
A) It has an anticlotting effect. 
B) It decreases the adhesiveness of platelets. 
C) It can affect blood cholesterol levels. 
D) It reduces inflammation.

Question 2

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a coronary artery becomes blocked,the result is

Accepted Answer

A) a heart attack. 
B) angina. 
C) arrhythmia. 
D) an obstructive embolism. 
A) a heart attack. 
B) angina. 
C) arrhythmia. 
D) an obstructive embolism.

Question 4

The left side of the heart pumps blood in _______________ circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) pulmonary 
B) systemic 
C) cerebral 
D) coronary 
A) pulmonary 
B) systemic 
C) cerebral 
D) coronary

Question 5

The LDL particle size that poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease is

Accepted Answer

A) pattern A,mostly large,buoyant particles. 
B) pattern B,mostly small,dense particles. 
C) pattern C,a mixture of particle types. 
D) pattern D,mostly long,rod-shaped particles. 
A) pattern A,mostly large,buoyant particles. 
B) pattern B,mostly small,dense particles. 
C) pattern C,a mixture of particle types. 
D) pattern D,mostly long,rod-shaped particles.

Question 6

An arrhythmia is

Accepted Answer

A) an irregular heartbeat. 
B) a ruptured blood vessel. 
C) a blood clot found near the heart. 
D) high blood pressure. 
A) an irregular heartbeat. 
B) a ruptured blood vessel. 
C) a blood clot found near the heart. 
D) high blood pressure.

Question 7

Eating a heart healthy diet involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 8

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common congenital heart defect in children is

Accepted Answer

A) coarctation of the vena cava. 
B) holes in the walls that divide the chambers of the heart. 
C) transposition of the aorta and pulmonary artery. 
D) an underdeveloped left side of the heart. 
A) coarctation of the vena cava. 
B) holes in the walls that divide the chambers of the heart. 
C) transposition of the aorta and pulmonary artery. 
D) an underdeveloped left side of the heart.

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

When a coronary artery becomes blocked,the result is

The left side of the heart pumps blood in _______________ circulation.

The LDL particle size that poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease is

An arrhythmia is

Eating a heart healthy diet involves all of the following EXCEPT

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

The most common congenital heart defect in children is

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Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

When a coronary artery becomes blocked,the result is

The left side of the heart pumps blood in _______________ circulation.

The LDL particle size that poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease is

An arrhythmia is

Eating a heart healthy diet involves all of the following EXCEPT

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

The most common congenital heart defect in children is

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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