Question 1

When the heart does not get enough oxygen to supply its needs, the result is chest pain, or

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction. 
B)  angina pectoris. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  lymphoma. 
A)  myocardial infarction. 
B)  angina pectoris. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  lymphoma. B

Question 2

An arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation, which makes the ventricle ineffective at pumping blood, can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  arterial sclerosis. 
B)  coronary heart disease. 
C)  sudden cardiac death. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
A)  arterial sclerosis. 
B)  coronary heart disease. 
C)  sudden cardiac death. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. C

Question 3

Which statement about diet and diabetes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes is typically linked to a diet high in fiber and low in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods. 
B)  To prevent diabetes, a diet that includes white bread and white rice, processed meats, and other healthy foods is recommended. 
C)  Diabetes is typically linked to a diet low in fiber and high in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods. 
D)  To prevent diabetes, avoiding oatmeal, barley, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other unhealthy foods is recommended. 
A)  Diabetes is typically linked to a diet high in fiber and low in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods. 
B)  To prevent diabetes, a diet that includes white bread and white rice, processed meats, and other healthy foods is recommended. 
C)  Diabetes is typically linked to a diet low in fiber and high in sugar, red meat, saturated fat, and other unhealthy foods. 
D)  To prevent diabetes, avoiding oatmeal, barley, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other unhealthy foods is recommended. C

Question 4

An inactive, overweight person may experience a reduced sensitivity to insulin in the muscles, fat, and liver, a condition known as insulin resistance or

Accepted Answer

A)  prediabetes. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  embolism. 
A)  prediabetes. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  embolism.

Question 5

List and discuss specific dietary and other lifestyle strategies for protecting oneself against CVD.

Accepted Answer

There are several dietary and lifestyle

Question 6

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  folic acid. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  stanols and sterols. 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  folic acid. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  stanols and sterols.

Question 7

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, severe headache, and trouble seeing or talking are all symptoms of a

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke. 
B)  heart attack. 
C)  sudden cardiac event. 
D)  congestive heart failure event. 
A)  stroke. 
B)  heart attack. 
C)  sudden cardiac event. 
D)  congestive heart failure event.

Question 8

High blood pressure is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  angina. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  atherosclerosis. 
A)  angina. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  atherosclerosis.

Question 9

A particularly important step in diabetes treatment is to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease dietary fiber. 
B)  eat more meat for protein. 
C)  enter a treatment facility. 
D)  lose weight. 
A)  decrease dietary fiber. 
B)  eat more meat for protein. 
C)  enter a treatment facility. 
D)  lose weight.

Question 10

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  congestive heart failure. 
B)  sudden cardiac arrest. 
C)  a heart attack. 
D)  a stroke. 
A)  congestive heart failure. 
B)  sudden cardiac arrest. 
C)  a heart attack. 
D)  a stroke.

Question 11

Symptoms of arrhythmia are almost always severe and hard to ignore.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about gender and CVD is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  CVD kills more women than men. 
B)  Women are less likely than men to die within a year of having a heart attack. 
C)  CVD kills more men than women. 
D)  Women are more likely to die of breast cancer than a heart attack. 
A)  CVD kills more women than men. 
B)  Women are less likely than men to die within a year of having a heart attack. 
C)  CVD kills more men than women. 
D)  Women are more likely to die of breast cancer than a heart attack.

Question 13

Smoking causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, leading to clotting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person at risk for a heart attack may be advised to take a ________ tablet daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-dose aspirin 
B)  high-dose ibuprofen 
C)  low-dose aspirin 
D)  low-dose ibuprofen 
A)  high-dose aspirin 
B)  high-dose ibuprofen 
C)  low-dose aspirin 
D)  low-dose ibuprofen

Question 15

Doctors recommend aspirin for patients with cardiovascular problems because it helps prevent blood clots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The risk of death from CVD is two to three times worse for obese people than for lean people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is usually

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to speak. 
B)  chest pain. 
C)  loss of consciousness. 
D)  numbness or weakness. 
A)  inability to speak. 
B)  chest pain. 
C)  loss of consciousness. 
D)  numbness or weakness.

Question 18

Which statement about race and ethnicity and CVD is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a higher incidence of CVD among non-Hispanic whites than among Americans in general. 
B)  Non-Hispanic whites tend to develop hypertension at an earlier age than African Americans. 
C)  There is a higher incidence of CVD among African Americans than among Americans in general. 
D)  Non-Hispanic whites experience less dilation of blood vessels in response to stress than do African Americans. 
A)  There is a higher incidence of CVD among non-Hispanic whites than among Americans in general. 
B)  Non-Hispanic whites tend to develop hypertension at an earlier age than African Americans. 
C)  There is a higher incidence of CVD among African Americans than among Americans in general. 
D)  Non-Hispanic whites experience less dilation of blood vessels in response to stress than do African Americans.

Question 19

Insulin stimulates the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys and muscles to store glucose as glycogen. 
B)  liver and muscles to store glucose as estrogen. 
C)  kidneys and muscles to store glucose as estrogen. 
D)  liver and muscles to store glucose as glycogen. 
A)  kidneys and muscles to store glucose as glycogen. 
B)  liver and muscles to store glucose as estrogen. 
C)  kidneys and muscles to store glucose as estrogen. 
D)  liver and muscles to store glucose as glycogen.

Question 20

The major forms of cardiovascular disease are

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and stroke. 
B)  cancer, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and lymphoma. 
C)  atherosclerosis, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure. 
D)  cancer, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure. 
A)  atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and stroke. 
B)  cancer, diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks, and lymphoma. 
C)  atherosclerosis, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure. 
D)  cancer, heart disease and heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure.

When the heart does not get enough oxygen to supply its needs, the result is chest pain, or

An arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation, which makes the ventricle ineffective at pumping blood, can cause

Which statement about diet and diabetes is true?

An inactive, overweight person may experience a reduced sensitivity to insulin in the muscles, fat, and liver, a condition known as insulin resistance or

List and discuss specific dietary and other lifestyle strategies for protecting oneself against CVD.

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, severe headache, and trouble seeing or talking are all symptoms of a

High blood pressure is also known as

A particularly important step in diabetes treatment is to

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as

Symptoms of arrhythmia are almost always severe and hard to ignore.

Which statement about gender and CVD is true?

Smoking causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, leading to clotting.

A person at risk for a heart attack may be advised to take a ________ tablet daily.

Doctors recommend aspirin for patients with cardiovascular problems because it helps prevent blood clots.

The risk of death from CVD is two to three times worse for obese people than for lean people.

The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is usually

Which statement about race and ethnicity and CVD is true?

Insulin stimulates the

The major forms of cardiovascular disease are

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Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

When the heart does not get enough oxygen to supply its needs, the result is chest pain, or

An arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation, which makes the ventricle ineffective at pumping blood, can cause

Which statement about diet and diabetes is true?

An inactive, overweight person may experience a reduced sensitivity to insulin in the muscles, fat, and liver, a condition known as insulin resistance or

List and discuss specific dietary and other lifestyle strategies for protecting oneself against CVD.

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, severe headache, and trouble seeing or talking are all symptoms of a

High blood pressure is also known as

A particularly important step in diabetes treatment is to

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as

Symptoms of arrhythmia are almost always severe and hard to ignore.

Which statement about gender and CVD is true?

Smoking causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, leading to clotting.

A person at risk for a heart attack may be advised to take a ________ tablet daily.

Doctors recommend aspirin for patients with cardiovascular problems because it helps prevent blood clots.

The risk of death from CVD is two to three times worse for obese people than for lean people.

The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is usually

Which statement about race and ethnicity and CVD is true?

Insulin stimulates the

The major forms of cardiovascular disease are

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters