Question 1

Choose three of the psychosocial or social risk factors for cardiovascular disease and briefly explain how each is thought to increase cardiovascular disease risk.

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1) Chronic stress: Chronic stress can le...

Question 2

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

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A)  eradication of disease-transmitting mosquitoes.
B)  treatment of influenza with large doses of vitamin C.
C)  treatment of strep throat with antibiotics.
D)  immunization.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which finding would mostly likely be the chief,immediate concern of Arnold's physician?

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A)  Arnold's cholesterol levels
B)  Arnold's blood pressure
C)  Arnold's weight
D)  Arnold's ageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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A)  hemorrhagic
B)  thrombotic
C)  embolic
D)  infarctionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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The major controllable risk factors for ...

Question 7

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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One major form of cardiovascular disease...

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the warning signs of a heart attack is accurate?

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A)  The most common symptom in both genders is upper arm and neck pain.
B)  People with high blood sugar typically experience more severe symptoms than those with normal blood sugar levels.
C)  Shortness of breath is a warning sign that can occur alone and during periods of rest.
D)  The maximum amount of time that can pass between onset of symptoms and the actual heart attack is about 48 hours.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

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A)  dilating arteries.
B)  influencing cholesterol levels.
C)  causing arteries to become narrower.
D)  affecting sodium balance in the body.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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A)  excess body fat
B)  a low-carbohydrate diet
C)  cigarette smoking
D)  physical inactivityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

List at least eight specific lifestyle actions (different dietary changes can be separate entries)for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe the recommended treatment for an individual who has already been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

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1. Increase physical activity: Engage in...

Question 14

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT

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A)  memory loss.
B)  hormonal imbalances.
C)  speech impairment.
D)  paralysis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The American College of Cardiology would recommend that any adult aged 21 or over should be treated for high cholesterol if

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A)  his or her HDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater.
B)  his or her LDL level is 250 mg/dll or greater.
C)  his or her LDL level is 190 mg/dll or greater.
D)  his or her HDL level is 50 mg/dll or lower.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

An adult would be diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above?

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A)  100/70
B)  120/80
C)  140/90
D)  160/100E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

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A)  high HDL
B)  insulin resistance
C)  low blood pressure
D)  low triglyceridesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

High blood pressure is best described as

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A)  a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease,and a disease itself.
B)  a side effect of cardiovascular disease.
C)  an end result of cardiovascular disease.
D)  an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease,and a disease itself.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

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An adult would be diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above?

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Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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Which finding would mostly likely be the chief,immediate concern of Arnold's physician?

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High blood pressure is best described as

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List at least eight specific lifestyle actions (different dietary changes can be separate entries)for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe the recommended treatment for an individual who has already been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

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

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The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is

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Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

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Which of the following statements about the warning signs of a heart attack is accurate?

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All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT

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Choose three of the psychosocial or social risk factors for cardiovascular disease and briefly explain how each is thought to increase cardiovascular disease risk.

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The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

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Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

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The American College of Cardiology would recommend that any adult aged 21 or over should be treated for high cholesterol if

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Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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