Question 1

Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women because

Accepted Answer

A) fewer women than men have hypertension. 
B) women have larger coronary arteries. 
C) premenopausal women seem to be protected by estrogen. 
D) men have more stress. 
A) fewer women than men have hypertension. 
B) women have larger coronary arteries. 
C) premenopausal women seem to be protected by estrogen. 
D) men have more stress.

Question 2

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.
-Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body.Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart,the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs,and the arteries,capillaries,and veins.

Accepted Answer

Blood is pumped and circulated through t

Question 3

It is estimated that patients can reduce their risk for heart attack by 2% for every ______ they reduce their total cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 4% 
D) 8% 
A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 4% 
D) 8%

Question 4

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

After a heart attack,the risk of diabetes drops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rheumatic fever is a disease process that begins with

Accepted Answer

A) influenza. 
B) a staph infection. 
C) strep throat. 
D) a viral infection. 
A) influenza. 
B) a staph infection. 
C) strep throat. 
D) a viral infection.

Question 9

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 will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes except

Accepted Answer

A) increasing soluble fiber intake. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake. 
A) increasing soluble fiber intake. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake.

Question 10

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A) reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins. 
B) increasing blood pressure. 
C) increasing heart rate. 
D) increasing oxygen in the blood. 
A) reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins. 
B) increasing blood pressure. 
C) increasing heart rate. 
D) increasing oxygen in the blood.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 1 hour 
C) 2 hours 
D) 3 hours 
A) 30 minutes 
B) 1 hour 
C) 2 hours 
D) 3 hours

Question 12

Cardiovascular disease in children is usually the result of

Accepted Answer

A) childhood obesity. 
B) congestive heart failure. 
C) rheumatic heart disease. 
D) a congenital heart defect. 
A) childhood obesity. 
B) congestive heart failure. 
C) rheumatic heart disease. 
D) a congenital heart defect.

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics of a Type D personality except

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

Question 14

Transient ischemic attacks

Accepted Answer

A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) require bed rest following an attack. 
A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) require bed rest following an attack.

Question 15

Which of the following does not raise triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) gout. 
C) kidney stones. 
D) diabetes. 
A) hypertension. 
B) gout. 
C) kidney stones. 
D) diabetes.

Question 18

Briefly describe the current thinking about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.

Accepted Answer

The current thinking about hormone repla

Question 19

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) pork chops 
B) salmon 
C) egg whites 
D) kidney beans 
A) pork chops 
B) salmon 
C) egg whites 
D) kidney beans

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women because

It is estimated that patients can reduce their risk for heart attack by 2% for every ______ they reduce their total cholesterol.

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

After a heart attack,the risk of diabetes drops.

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Rheumatic fever is a disease process that begins with

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways except

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

Cardiovascular disease in children is usually the result of

All of the following are characteristics of a Type D personality except

Transient ischemic attacks

Which of the following does not raise triglyceride levels?

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following except

Briefly describe the current thinking about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

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

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