Question 1

When a coronary artery becomes blocked, the result is

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A)   arrhythmia.
B)   an obstructive embolism.
C)   a heart attack.
D)   angina.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Diastole is the

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A)   main valve in the heart.
B)   largest vein in the body.
C)   contraction of the heart.
D)   relaxation of the heart.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The most common symptom associated with angina is

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A)   shortness of breath.
B)   tightness or pressure in the chest.
C)   nausea.
D)   pain or numbness in the shoulder or in the arm.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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A)   excess body fat
B)   physical inactivity
C)   very low carbohydrate diet
D)   cigarette smokingE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

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A)   treatment with drugs that eliminate excess body fluid.
B)   reducing the workload of the heart.
C)   heart transplant.
D)   increasing salt intake.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Both the expression of anger and the suppression of anger may contribute to heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Consuming aspirin on a regular basis reduces the risk of

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A)   ulcers.
B)   gastrointestinal bleeding.
C)   hemorrhagic stroke.
D)   platelets forming clots.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a heart-healthy food choice?

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A)   beet greens
B)   cookies
C)   spinach
D)   walnutsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Prehypertension or mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of Canadians that have a heart attack are 65 years of age and older?

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A)   50%
B)   65%
C)   85%
D)   90%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is

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A)   150/90.
B)   140/90.
C)   120/80.
D)   130/80.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a noninvasive test that evaluates CVD by using sound waves to examine the heart?

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A)   electron-beam computed tomography
B)   angioplasty
C)   magnetic resonance imaging
D)   echocardiographyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What type of cells line the inside of arteries, help regulate blood flow, and prevent platelets from sticking?

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A)   epithelial cells
B)   exocrine cells
C)   exothelial cells
D)   endothelial cellsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 8 mmol/L (LDL was 7 and HDL was 1) , and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam. What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of strep throat?

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A)   fever
B)   nausea and vomiting
C)   gradual onset of a sore throat
D)   swollen glandsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A blood pressure reading of 121/81 is classified as

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A)   low normal.
B)   high normal.
C)   normal.
D)   high blood pressure.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Sustained high blood pressure is an indicator of

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A)   emotional stress.
B)   an unhealthy ratio of HDLs to LDLs.
C)   heart strength.
D)   excessive force being exerted against artery walls.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

What type of cells line the inside of arteries, help regulate blood flow, and prevent platelets from sticking?

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The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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A blood pressure reading of 121/81 is classified as

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Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of strep throat?

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

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Prehypertension or mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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

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The cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is

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Which of the following is a noninvasive test that evaluates CVD by using sound waves to examine the heart?

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

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Consuming aspirin on a regular basis reduces the risk of

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Diastole is the

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The most common symptom associated with angina is

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Approximately what percentage of Canadians that have a heart attack are 65 years of age and older?

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Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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Sustained high blood pressure is an indicator of

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Both the expression of anger and the suppression of anger may contribute to heart disease.

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Which of the following is NOT a heart-healthy food choice?

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When a coronary artery becomes blocked, the result is

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Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

What type of cells line the inside of arteries, help regulate blood flow, and prevent platelets from sticking?

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The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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A blood pressure reading of 121/81 is classified as

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Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of strep throat?

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

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Prehypertension or mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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

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The cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is

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Which of the following is a noninvasive test that evaluates CVD by using sound waves to examine the heart?

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

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Consuming aspirin on a regular basis reduces the risk of

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Diastole is the

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The most common symptom associated with angina is

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Approximately what percentage of Canadians that have a heart attack are 65 years of age and older?

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Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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Sustained high blood pressure is an indicator of

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Both the expression of anger and the suppression of anger may contribute to heart disease.

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When a coronary artery becomes blocked, the result is

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