Question 1

A thrombus is a blood clot that is formed through the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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                        Premises: certain sexually transmitted diseases increase this cancer risk
test used to help detect cervical cancer
hypertension of unknown cause
pressure on the walls of the arteries when the heart contracts
myocardial infarction
hypertension caused by a specific factor such as kidney disease or obesity
cancer-causing drug given to pregnant women in the past
the sporadic, quivering pattern of the heart when it is beating, which causes extreme inefficiency in moving blood through the cardiovascular system.
carcinomas affect this tissue
asbestos
mild strokes that may be a precursor to a major one
used to treat angina pectoris
a weakened blood vessel that may bulge and perhaps burst
pressure in blood vessels when heart is not contracting

Accepted Answer

The Answer of systolic and epithelial and TIA and essential is...

Question 3

Which of the following is true about chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemotherapeutic agents are toxic to all tumours. 
B) It can cause damage to the body systems. 
C) Nausea is not a side effect. 
D) There are no negative side effects from this treatment. 
A) Chemotherapeutic agents are toxic to all tumours. 
B) It can cause damage to the body systems. 
C) Nausea is not a side effect. 
D) There are no negative side effects from this treatment. B

Question 4

After chemotherapy treatment,John's heart muscle was weakened.Pooling of blood is occurring within the system and the amount of blood that is circulating is decreased.His heart condition is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) congenital heart disease 
B) arrhythmia 
C) angina pectoris 
D) congestive heart failure 
A) congenital heart disease 
B) arrhythmia 
C) angina pectoris 
D) congestive heart failure

Question 5

Sabrina's aunt suffered from a cerebrovascular accident.What is the common name for this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) heart attack 
B) stroke 
C) angina 
D) arrhythmia 
A) heart attack 
B) stroke 
C) angina 
D) arrhythmia

Question 6

Dimitri just turned 65.What percentage of heart attacks occur in people his age or older?

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 60% 
C) 75% 
D) 80% 
A) 50% 
B) 60% 
C) 75% 
D) 80%

Question 7

Sandra takes nitroglycerin tablets to treat her angina.What does this drug do to relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

A) It constricts the blood vessels. 
B) It dilates the veins. 
C) It controls spasms. 
D) It reduces overactivity of the heart. 
A) It constricts the blood vessels. 
B) It dilates the veins. 
C) It controls spasms. 
D) It reduces overactivity of the heart.

Question 8

Patients whose angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries are often given drugs called ___.

Accepted Answer

A) nitroglycerides 
B) beta blockers 
C) calcium channel blockers 
D) antihypertensives 
A) nitroglycerides 
B) beta blockers 
C) calcium channel blockers 
D) antihypertensives

Question 9

If excess fat accumulates around a person's upper body and waist,he/she has the shape of a(n)___.

Accepted Answer

A) pear 
B) banana 
C) apple 
D) cantaloupe 
A) pear 
B) banana 
C) apple 
D) cantaloupe

Question 10

Which of the following describes a healthy cholesterol value?

Accepted Answer

A) Triglyceride levels must be increased. 
B) We need to increase levels of LDLs in the body. 
C) We need to manage the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol. 
D) We only have to increase HDLs but can still eat as much saturated fat as we like. 
A) Triglyceride levels must be increased. 
B) We need to increase levels of LDLs in the body. 
C) We need to manage the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol. 
D) We only have to increase HDLs but can still eat as much saturated fat as we like.

Question 11

Before a woman becomes pregnant,she should make sure she is immunized against rubella,which can cause congenital heart problems if contracted while pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Before a woman becomes pregnant, it is c

Question 12

Miguel has been a construction worker for 20 years.What fibrous carcinogen,once widely used in construction,was he exposed to?

Accepted Answer

A) nickel chromate 
B) benzene 
C) asbestos 
D) vinyl chloride 
A) nickel chromate 
B) benzene 
C) asbestos 
D) vinyl chloride

Question 13

Suzanne has been married 3 times and has just been diagnosed with cervical cancer.Which of the following is a risk factor for cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) late menarche 
B) multiple sex partners 
C) not having children 
D) taking oral contraceptives 
A) late menarche 
B) multiple sex partners 
C) not having children 
D) taking oral contraceptives

Question 14

Julie's grandmother has "hardening of the arteries." What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) arrhythmia 
B) angina pectoris 
C) myosclerosis 
D) atherosclerosis 
A) arrhythmia 
B) angina pectoris 
C) myosclerosis 
D) atherosclerosis

Question 15

The cause for Lucinda's stroke was a weakened blood vessel that burst.What is the name for this cause?

Accepted Answer

A) blood clot 
B) embolus 
C) aneurysm 
D) eruption 
A) blood clot 
B) embolus 
C) aneurysm 
D) eruption

Question 16

Women have a lower chance of survival from heart attacks than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A process of adaptation of the heart after a section has had minor damage by which blood flow is redirected through other areas of the heart is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) collective circulation 
B) rerouting 
C) coronary redirection 
D) collateral circulation 
A) collective circulation 
B) rerouting 
C) coronary redirection 
D) collateral circulation

Question 18

Benign tumours are harmless unless they ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) turn malignant 
B) obstruct normal tissue or organs 
C) are left untreated 
D) suppress the immune system 
A) turn malignant 
B) obstruct normal tissue or organs 
C) are left untreated 
D) suppress the immune system

Question 19

Tachycardia and bradycardia are examples of arrhythmias.

Accepted Answer

Yes, tachycardia and bradycardia are ind

Question 20

High blood pressure is considered the leading cause for stroke and a major factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer

A thrombus is a blood clot that is formed through the circulatory system.

Which of the following is true about chemotherapy?

After chemotherapy treatment,John's heart muscle was weakened.Pooling of blood is occurring within the system and the amount of blood that is circulating is decreased.His heart condition is called _________________.

Sabrina's aunt suffered from a cerebrovascular accident.What is the common name for this problem?

Dimitri just turned 65.What percentage of heart attacks occur in people his age or older?

Sandra takes nitroglycerin tablets to treat her angina.What does this drug do to relieve the pain?

Patients whose angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries are often given drugs called ___.

If excess fat accumulates around a person's upper body and waist,he/she has the shape of a(n)___.

Which of the following describes a healthy cholesterol value?

Before a woman becomes pregnant,she should make sure she is immunized against rubella,which can cause congenital heart problems if contracted while pregnant.

Miguel has been a construction worker for 20 years.What fibrous carcinogen,once widely used in construction,was he exposed to?

Suzanne has been married 3 times and has just been diagnosed with cervical cancer.Which of the following is a risk factor for cervical cancer?

Julie's grandmother has "hardening of the arteries." What is the medical term for this condition?

The cause for Lucinda's stroke was a weakened blood vessel that burst.What is the name for this cause?

Women have a lower chance of survival from heart attacks than men.

A process of adaptation of the heart after a section has had minor damage by which blood flow is redirected through other areas of the heart is called __________________.

Benign tumours are harmless unless they ________________.

Tachycardia and bradycardia are examples of arrhythmias.

High blood pressure is considered the leading cause for stroke and a major factor for heart disease.

Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living

Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health

Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

A: Focus on Spiritual Health

Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance

Eating for Optimal Health and Performance

Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance

Focus on Body Image

Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and

Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Responsibly and Refraining From

Understanding Illicit Drugs

A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep

Controlling Risk for Infectious and Non-Infectious Conditions

A: Focus on Diabetes

Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment

Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury

Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services

Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death

Focus on Financial Health

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