Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Choose one of the possible cardiovascular disease risk factors currently being studied and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases cardiovascular disease risk.

Accepted Answer

One possible cardiovascular disease risk

Question 5

Systole is the

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A) normal pause between heartbeats. 
B) normal rhythm of the heart. 
C) contraction of the heart. 
D) relaxation of the heart. 
A) normal pause between heartbeats. 
B) normal rhythm of the heart. 
C) contraction of the heart. 
D) relaxation of the heart.

Question 6

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

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

Question 7

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is false?

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

Question 8

Which one of the following is not a symptom of strep throat?

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A) gradual onset of a sore throat 
B) swollen glands 
C) fever 
D) nausea and vomiting 
A) gradual onset of a sore throat 
B) swollen glands 
C) fever 
D) nausea and vomiting

Question 9

The most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than 35 is

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A) myocardial infarction. 
B) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 
C) stroke. 
D) aneurysm. 
A) myocardial infarction. 
B) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 
C) stroke. 
D) aneurysm.

Question 10

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

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A) reducing the workload of the heart. 
B) increasing salt intake. 
C) treatment with drugs that eliminate excess body fluid. 
D) heart transplant. 
A) reducing the workload of the heart. 
B) increasing salt intake. 
C) treatment with drugs that eliminate excess body fluid. 
D) heart transplant.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

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A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 4 years. 
D) 5 years. 
A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 4 years. 
D) 5 years.

Question 13

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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

Question 14

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors except

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A) limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response. 
B) heightened sensitivity to salt. 
C) a diet high in calcium. 
D) a diet high in fat. 
A) limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response. 
B) heightened sensitivity to salt. 
C) a diet high in calcium. 
D) a diet high in fat.

Question 15

Diastole is the period of the heart's contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The recommended level of HDL cholesterol for adults is

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A) less than 200 mg/dl. 
B) less than 100 mg/dl. 
C) less than 40 mg/dl. 
D) 60 mg/dl or more. 
A) less than 200 mg/dl. 
B) less than 100 mg/dl. 
C) less than 40 mg/dl. 
D) 60 mg/dl or more.

Question 17

Situation
Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health.He has a family history of heart disease,stroke,and diabetes.He recently had a routine physical exam.He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85,his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35),and his glucose levels were normal.Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam.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

Question 18

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

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

Question 19

A 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 20

How often should people over 20 have their cholesterol checked?

Accepted Answer

A) every 2 years 
B) every 3 years 
C) every 5 years 
D) every 10 years 
A) every 2 years 
B) every 3 years 
C) every 5 years 
D) every 10 years

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

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

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

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

Choose one of the possible cardiovascular disease risk factors currently being studied and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases cardiovascular disease risk.

Systole is the

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is false?

Which one of the following is not a symptom of strep throat?

The most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than 35 is

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

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

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors except

Diastole is the period of the heart's contraction.

The recommended level of HDL cholesterol for adults is

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

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

How often should people over 20 have their cholesterol checked?

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