Question 1

Increasing which of the following can help lower blood pressure?

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A)  fat
B)  folic acid
C)  sodium
D)  potassiumE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

Accepted Answer

A)  a heart attack.
B)  a stroke.
C)  peripheral arterial disease.
D)  arthritis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Diabetics have higher rates of

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension.
B)  low blood pressure.
C)  physical activity.
D)  weight loss.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a "Type A" personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility
B)  ignorance
C)  anger
D)  cynicismE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Cerebrovascular accident is another name for a

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral thrombosis.
B)  stroke.
C)  cerebral hematoma.
D)  ruptured blood vessel.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The growth of hypertension can be identified by several early warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common type of heart valve disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is very likely to cause symptoms.
B)  involves the mitral valve.
C)  is treated with surgery in most cases.
D)  usually reduces exercise ability.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 hour
B)  1 hour
C)  2 hours
D)  1 dayE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The two large veins through which oxygen-poor blood travels into the right atrium are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  vena cava.
B)  aorta.
C)  pulmonary arteries.
D)  pulmonary veins.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure.
B)  blocked cerebral arteries.
C)  ventricular fibrillation.
D)  coronary thrombosis.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the workload of the heart.
B)  increasing salt intake.
C)  taking drugs that eliminate excess salt and water.
D)  undergoing a heart transplant.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  low HDL and low LDL
B)  high HDL and high LDL
C)  low HDL and high LDL
D)  high HDL and low LDLE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Exercise alters blood fat levels by

Accepted Answer

A)  raising LDL levels.
B)  lowering LDL levels.
C)  raising HDL levels.
D)  lowering HDL levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary arteriogram.
B)  electrocardiogram.
C)  electroencephalogram.
D)  echocardiogram.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism.
B)  thrombus.
C)  fibrillation.
D)  aneurysm.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction.
B)  angina pectoris.
C)  ischemia.
D)  cardiac arrest.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The two large veins through which oxygen-poor blood travels into the right atrium are called the

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A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

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Which of the following is NOT a "Type A" personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

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The growth of hypertension can be identified by several early warning signs.

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

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Exercise alters blood fat levels by

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Increasing which of the following can help lower blood pressure?

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Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

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

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

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People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

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Diabetics have higher rates of

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The most common type of heart valve disorder

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Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

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

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Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

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Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

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If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

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Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

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Cerebrovascular accident is another name for a

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