Question 1

An arrhythmia is

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A)  an irregular heartbeat.
B)  a ruptured blood vessel.
C)  a blood clot found near the heart.
D)  another name for high blood pressure.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered optimal for a young adult?

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A)  110/70
B)  120/88
C)  135/92
D)  144/90E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The small blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins are the

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A)  venules.
B)  arterioles.
C)  capillaries.
D)  vascules.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Cholesterol is an important component of each of the following except

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A)  cell membranes.
B)  the fluid that coats the liver.
C)  protective nerve sheaths.
D)  sex hormones.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Compared to white Americans,the incidence of cardiovascular disease among African Americans is

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A)  about the same.
B)  higher.
C)  lower.
D)  undetermined.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,list two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

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Question 9

High LDL levels and low HDL levels lower the risk of heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X?ray images is

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A)  an angiogram.
B)  radionuclide imaging.
C)  a CT scan.
D)  an MRI scan.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a good source of fiber in the diet?

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A)  pork chops
B)  salmon
C)  egg whites
D)  kidney beansE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The left side of the heart pumps blood in ______ circulation.

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A)  pulmonary
B)  systemic
C)  cerebral
D)  coronaryE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that daily cholesterol intake not exceed

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A)  50 mg.
B)  100 mg.
C)  300 mg.
D)  500 mg.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The DASH plan is a diet low in fat and high in fruits,vegetables,and low-fat dairy products.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

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A)  once a month.
B)  once a year.
C)  once every 2 years.
D)  once every 5 years.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The leading cause of amputation in people over age 50 is

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A)  an aneurysm.
B)  a transient ischemic attack.
C)  peripheral arterial disease.
D)  unstable angina.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?

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A)  being female
B)  low intake of vitamin B-12
C)  low intake of vitamin B-6
D)  low intake of folic acidE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A blood pressure reading of 121/81 is classified as

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A)  normal.
B)  prehypertension.
C)  stage 1 hypertension.
D)  stage 2 hypertension.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

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

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Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

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The left side of the heart pumps blood in ______ circulation.

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The leading cause of amputation in people over age 50 is

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A blood pressure reading of 121/81 is classified as

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A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X?ray images is

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An arrhythmia is

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The DASH plan is a diet low in fat and high in fruits,vegetables,and low-fat dairy products.

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Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?

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C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

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The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that daily cholesterol intake not exceed

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Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

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High LDL levels and low HDL levels lower the risk of heart disease.

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Which of the following is a good source of fiber in the diet?

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The small blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins are the

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered optimal for a young adult?

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Cholesterol is an important component of each of the following except

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List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,list two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

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