Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent
B)  15 percent
C)  25 percent
D)  30 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)

Accepted Answer

A)  produce permanent paralysis.
B)  are also known as ministrokes.
C)  usually occur after a major stroke.
D)  require bed rest following an attack.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL.
B)  VLDL.
C)  LDL.
D)  triglyceride.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

List the major controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

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Question 7

Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of _________ rises.

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity
B)  diabetes
C)  high blood pressure
D)  cancerE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Heart attacks are most likely to occur during which hours of the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  6:00am and noon
B)  noon and 6:00pm
C)  6:00pm and midnight
D)  midnight and 6:00amE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure.
B)  blocked cerebral arteries.
C)  arrhythmia.
D)  coronary thrombosis.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

A desirable level of total cholesterol for adults is less than _______________ mmol/L.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  6
C)  8
D)  10E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemic.
B)  embolic.
C)  thrombotiC.
D)  hemorrhagic.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  smokers.
B)  individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.
C)  individuals with low cholesterol levels.
D)  sedentary individuals.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)are complications that follow a major stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

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A desirable level of total cholesterol for adults is less than _______________ mmol/L.

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The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

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

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

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Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

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Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of _________ rises.

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

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The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.

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TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)

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List the major controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)are complications that follow a major stroke.

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Heart attacks are most likely to occur during which hours of the day?

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The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

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A desirable level of total cholesterol for adults is less than _______________ mmol/L.

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The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

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

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

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Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

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Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of _________ rises.

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

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The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.

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TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)

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List the major controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)are complications that follow a major stroke.

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Heart attacks are most likely to occur during which hours of the day?

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