Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Question 3

Men are more likely than women to experience a heart attack without chest pain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  smokers.
B)  individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.
C)  individuals with low cholesterol levels.
D)  sedentary individuals.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

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Question 7

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

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A)  year.
B)  2 years.
C)  5 years.
D)  10 years.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

All of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors can be changed EXCEPT

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A)  cholesterol levels.
B)  cigarette smoking.
C)  family history of CVD.
D)  physical inactivity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What is the cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  100/70.
B)  120/80.
C)  140/90.
D)  160/100.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular accident.
B)  thrombosis.
C)  embolus.
D)  hemorrhage.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  increasing cholesterol intake.
B)  eating a high-fiber diet.
C)  reducing sodium intake.
D)  eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sustained high blood pressure is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis.
B)  heart attack.
C)  hypertension.
D)  cardiomyopathy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

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A)  reducing the workload of the heart.
B)  increasing salt intake.
C)  taking drugs that eliminate excess body fluid.
D)  undergoing a heart transplant.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  an angiogram.
B)  radionuclide imaging.
C)  a CT scan.
D)  an MRI scan.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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

Question 20

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

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

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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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Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Men are more likely than women to experience a heart attack without chest pain.

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People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

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