Question 1

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

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A)   omega-3 fatty acids.
B)   folic acid.
C)   vitamin B-6.
D)   stanols and sterols.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Symptoms of arrhythmia are almost always severe and hard to ignore.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The major forms of cardiovascular disease are

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A)   atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and stroke.
B)   cancer, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and lymphoma.
C)   atherosclerosis, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure.
D)   cancer, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)  is usually

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A)   inability to speak.
B)   chest pain.
C)   loss of consciousness.
D)   numbness or weakness.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, severe headache, and trouble seeing or talking are all symptoms of a

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A)   stroke.
B)   heart attack.
C)   sudden cardiac event.
D)   congestive heart failure event.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

An inactive, overweight person may experience a reduced sensitivity to insulin in the muscles, fat, and liver, a condition known as insulin resistance or

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A)   prediabetes.
B)   diabetes.
C)   hypertension.
D)   embolism.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Smoking causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, leading to clotting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Doctors recommend aspirin for patients with cardiovascular problems because it helps prevent blood clots.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High blood pressure is also known as

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A)   angina.
B)   arrhythmia.
C)   hypertension.
D)   atherosclerosis.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which statement about gender and CVD is true?

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A)   CVD kills more women than men.
B)   Women are less likely than men to die within a year of having a heart attack.
C)   CVD kills more men than women.
D)   Women are more likely to die of breast cancer than a heart attack.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA)  is also known as

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A)   congestive heart failure.
B)   sudden cardiac arrest.
C)   a heart attack.
D)   a stroke.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The risk of death from CVD is two to three times worse for obese people than for lean people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Insulin stimulates the

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A)   kidneys and muscles to store glucose as glycogen.
B)   liver and muscles to store glucose as estrogen.
C)   kidneys and muscles to store glucose as estrogen.
D)   liver and muscles to store glucose as glycogen.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which statement about diet and diabetes is true?

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A)   Diabetes is typically linked to a diet high in fiber and low in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods.
B)   To prevent diabetes, a diet that includes white bread and white rice, processed meats, and other healthy foods is recommended.
C)   Diabetes is typically linked to a diet low in fiber and high in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods.
D)   To prevent diabetes, avoiding oatmeal, barley, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other unhealthy foods is recommended.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 15

An arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation, which makes the ventricle ineffective at pumping blood, can cause

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A)   arterial sclerosis.
B)   coronary heart disease.
C)   sudden cardiac death.
D)   cardiovascular disease.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 16

List and discuss specific dietary and other lifestyle strategies for protecting oneself against CVD.

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Question 17

A particularly important step in diabetes treatment is to

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A)   decrease dietary fiber.
B)   eat more meat for protein.
C)   enter a treatment facility.
D)   lose weight.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

When the heart does not get enough oxygen to supply its needs, the result is chest pain, or

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A)   myocardial infarction.
B)   angina pectoris.
C)   arrhythmia.
D)   lymphoma.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 19

A person at risk for a heart attack may be advised to take a ________ tablet daily.

Accepted Answer

A)   high-dose aspirin
B)   high-dose ibuprofen
C)   low-dose aspirin
D)   low-dose ibuprofenE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which statement about race and ethnicity and CVD is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a higher incidence of CVD among non-Hispanic whites than among Americans in general.
B)   Non-Hispanic whites tend to develop hypertension at an earlier age than African Americans.
C)   There is a higher incidence of CVD among African Americans than among Americans in general.
D)   Non-Hispanic whites experience less dilation of blood vessels in response to stress than do African Americans.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

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Symptoms of arrhythmia are almost always severe and hard to ignore.

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The major forms of cardiovascular disease are

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The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is usually

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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, severe headache, and trouble seeing or talking are all symptoms of a

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An inactive, overweight person may experience a reduced sensitivity to insulin in the muscles, fat, and liver, a condition known as insulin resistance or

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Smoking causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, leading to clotting.

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Doctors recommend aspirin for patients with cardiovascular problems because it helps prevent blood clots.

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High blood pressure is also known as

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Which statement about gender and CVD is true?

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A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as

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The risk of death from CVD is two to three times worse for obese people than for lean people.

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Insulin stimulates the

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