Question 1

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

Question 2

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

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A)  coronary arteriogram.
B)  electrocardiogram.
C)  electroencephalogram.
D)  echocardiogram.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

It appears that both the expression of anger and the suppression of anger may contribute to heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Adequate potassium intake is _____ grams per day.

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A)  2.2
B)  4.7
C)  6.9
D)  10.7E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  hypertension.
B)  gout.
C)  kidney stones.
D)  diabetes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Systole is the period of the heart's contraction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following 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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a heart-healthy food choice?

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A)  walnuts
B)  beet greens
C)  spinach
D)  All of these choices are heart-healthy food choices.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

The incidence of stroke more than doubles each decade after what age?

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A)  45
B)  55
C)  65
D)  75E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics of Type D personality,EXCEPT

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A)  pessimism.
B)  angry outbursts.
C)  general negativity.
D)  unhappiness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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A)  limiting fluid intake.
B)  donating blood regularly.
C)  taking iron supplements.
D)  menopause.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Blood cell fragments that are necessary for the clotting of blood are called

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A)  platelets.
B)  erythrocytes.
C)  leukocytes.
D)  macrophages.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Alcohol use provides protection against CVD by lowering blood pressure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than age 35.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the nature of the physician's concern?

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A)  Arnold's risk for heart valve problems
B)  Arnold's risk for obesity
C)  Arnold's risk for diabetes
D)  Arnold's risk for coronary heart diseaseE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

All of the following CVD risk factors can be changed,EXCEPT

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

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

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Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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

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Adequate potassium intake is _____ grams per day.

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What is the nature of the physician's concern?

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High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following,EXCEPT

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Alcohol use provides protection against CVD by lowering blood pressure.

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

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Which of the following is a heart-healthy food choice?

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Blood cell fragments that are necessary for the clotting of blood are called

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All of the following are characteristics of Type D personality,EXCEPT

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Systole is the period of the heart's contraction.

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

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It appears that both the expression of anger and the suppression of anger may contribute to heart disease.

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Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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The incidence of stroke more than doubles each decade after what age?

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

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than age 35.

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