Question 1

Glucose metabolism problems are a risk factor for CVD

Accepted Answer

A)  even if the problems are not sufficiently severe to quality as diabetes. 
B)  only in overweight people. 
C)  if the problem results in the overproduction of insulin. 
D)  only in people who have high cholesterol. 
A)  even if the problems are not sufficiently severe to quality as diabetes. 
B)  only in overweight people. 
C)  if the problem results in the overproduction of insulin. 
D)  only in people who have high cholesterol. A

Question 2

In younger individuals,_____ pressure is most strongly related to cardiovascular risk,but in older individuals _______ pressure is more indicative of cardiovascular risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  diastolic, systolic 
B)  diastolic, presystolic 
C)  systolic, diastolic 
D)  presystolic, diastolic 
A)  diastolic, systolic 
B)  diastolic, presystolic 
C)  systolic, diastolic 
D)  presystolic, diastolic A

Question 3

Research most strongly suggests that anxiety and depression are

Accepted Answer

A)  negatively related to the development of heart disease. 
B)  positively related to the development of heart disease. 
C)  positively related to the development of heart disease but negatively related to its progression. 
D)  unrelated to the development of heart disease. 
A)  negatively related to the development of heart disease. 
B)  positively related to the development of heart disease. 
C)  positively related to the development of heart disease but negatively related to its progression. 
D)  unrelated to the development of heart disease. C

Question 4

The component of Type A personality that is most associated with risk for cardiovascular disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  competitiveness. 
B)  a sense of urgency. 
C)  hostility. 
D)  competitiveness, a sense of urgency, and hostility. 
A)  competitiveness. 
B)  a sense of urgency. 
C)  hostility. 
D)  competitiveness, a sense of urgency, and hostility.

Question 5

For blood pressure,_______ pressure represents pressure generated by the heart's contractionsand _______,pressure represents pressure experienced between contractions.

Accepted Answer

A)  diastolic, systolic 
B)  diastolic, presystolic 
C)  systolic, diastolic 
D)  presystolic, diastolic 
A)  diastolic, systolic 
B)  diastolic, presystolic 
C)  systolic, diastolic 
D)  presystolic, diastolic

Question 6

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A.Cardiac rehabilitation programs have t

Question 7

In general,men and women have a similar death rate from cardiovascular disease,but there is a discrepancy,with men ___________ having a significantly higher risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  below age 20 
B)  during middle age 
C)  over 75 
D)  who are married 
A)  below age 20 
B)  during middle age 
C)  over 75 
D)  who are married

Question 8

According to the Framingham study,not all cholesterol is equally implicated as a cardiovascular risk._______ was found to offer some protection against heart attack,but ______ was positively related to cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Total cholesterol level . . . omega-3 fatty acid 
B)  Lipoproteins . . . cholesterol 
C)  Low-density lipoprotein . . . high-density lipoprotein 
D)  High-density lipoprotein . . . low-density lipoprotein 
A)  Total cholesterol level . . . omega-3 fatty acid 
B)  Lipoproteins . . . cholesterol 
C)  Low-density lipoprotein . . . high-density lipoprotein 
D)  High-density lipoprotein . . . low-density lipoprotein

Question 9

If you wish to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease,the BEST course of action would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore inherent risks because you can't change them anyway. 
B)  concentrate mostly on inherent risks because you may be able to change them with effort. 
C)  stop drinking alcohol. 
D)  carefully monitor your blood pressure and take measures to lower it if it is at the prehypertension level or higher. 
A)  ignore inherent risks because you can't change them anyway. 
B)  concentrate mostly on inherent risks because you may be able to change them with effort. 
C)  stop drinking alcohol. 
D)  carefully monitor your blood pressure and take measures to lower it if it is at the prehypertension level or higher.

Question 10

Factors that contribute to inflammation,such as _______ and depression,may also increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  insomnia 
C)  stress 
D)  diabetes 
A)  anxiety 
B)  insomnia 
C)  stress 
D)  diabetes

Question 11

A more technical name for "hardening of the arteries" is

Accepted Answer

A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  arteriosclerosis. 
D)  ischemia. 
A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  arteriosclerosis. 
D)  ischemia.

Question 12

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity 
B)  Cardiac reactivity 
C)  Hostility 
D)  Suppressed anger 
A)  Obesity 
B)  Cardiac reactivity 
C)  Hostility 
D)  Suppressed anger

Question 13

Atherosclerosis may affect blood supply in any part of the body,but it is most dangerous when it affects

Accepted Answer

A)  veins in the extremities. 
B)  arteries in the extremities. 
C)  any veins. 
D)  coronary arteries. 
A)  veins in the extremities. 
B)  arteries in the extremities. 
C)  any veins. 
D)  coronary arteries.

Question 14

Coronary arteries

Accepted Answer

A)  carry blood from the heart to the remainder of the body. 
B)  carry blood from the body's extremities to the heart. 
C)  furnish blood to the heart. 
D)  furnish blood to the brain. 
A)  carry blood from the heart to the remainder of the body. 
B)  carry blood from the body's extremities to the heart. 
C)  furnish blood to the heart. 
D)  furnish blood to the brain.

Question 15

African Americans experience _____,which tends to increase blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet higher in salt than European Americans 
B)  a diet lower in fat and higher in fiber 
C)  larger and more cohesive families 
D)  discrimination based on skin color 
A)  a diet higher in salt than European Americans 
B)  a diet lower in fat and higher in fiber 
C)  larger and more cohesive families 
D)  discrimination based on skin color

Question 16

Currently,most authorities believe that __________ is the most critical element in linking cholesterol to cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  a balance of total cholesterol to HDL 
B)  a balance of LDL to HDL levels 
C)  total HDL level 
D)  total LDL level 
A)  a balance of total cholesterol to HDL 
B)  a balance of LDL to HDL levels 
C)  total HDL level 
D)  total LDL level

Question 17

In comparison with heart attack patients who do not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program,those who do

Accepted Answer

A)  have lower death rates from cardiovascular disease. 
B)  have an increased rate of nonfatal heart attacks. 
C)  have an increased rate of fatal heart attacks. 
D)  tend to have lower death rates from heart disease but higher death rates from stroke. 
A)  have lower death rates from cardiovascular disease. 
B)  have an increased rate of nonfatal heart attacks. 
C)  have an increased rate of fatal heart attacks. 
D)  tend to have lower death rates from heart disease but higher death rates from stroke.

Question 18

High social rank and status

Accepted Answer

A)  are risks for heart disease. 
B)  are risks for all-cause mortality. 
C)  offer protection against cardiovascular disease. 
D)  are related to educational level but not to health. 
A)  are risks for heart disease. 
B)  are risks for all-cause mortality. 
C)  offer protection against cardiovascular disease. 
D)  are related to educational level but not to health.

Question 19

Since 1960,death rates from cardiovascular disease have

Accepted Answer

A)  increased gradually. 
B)  increased sharply. 
C)  decreased dramatically. 
D)  remained about the same. 
A)  increased gradually. 
B)  increased sharply. 
C)  decreased dramatically. 
D)  remained about the same.

Question 20

Bob is experiencing dizziness,nausea,a squeezing pain in his chest,and cold sweating.He is likely experiencing symptoms for

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  angina pectoris 
C)  a stroke 
D)  a myocardial infarction 
A)  hypertension 
B)  angina pectoris 
C)  a stroke 
D)  a myocardial infarction

Glucose metabolism problems are a risk factor for CVD

In younger individuals,_ pressure is most strongly related to cardiovascular risk,but in older individuals ___ pressure is more indicative of cardiovascular risk.

Research most strongly suggests that anxiety and depression are

The component of Type A personality that is most associated with risk for cardiovascular disease is

For blood pressure,_ pressure represents pressure generated by the heart's contractionsand _,pressure represents pressure experienced between contractions.

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?

In general,men and women have a similar death rate from cardiovascular disease,but there is a discrepancy,with men ___________ having a significantly higher risk.

According to the Framingham study,not all cholesterol is equally implicated as a cardiovascular risk._ was found to offer some protection against heart attack,but was positively related to cardiovascular disease.

If you wish to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease,the BEST course of action would be to

Factors that contribute to inflammation,such as _______ and depression,may also increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.

A more technical name for "hardening of the arteries" is

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.

Atherosclerosis may affect blood supply in any part of the body,but it is most dangerous when it affects

Coronary arteries

African Americans experience _____,which tends to increase blood pressure.

Currently,most authorities believe that __________ is the most critical element in linking cholesterol to cardiovascular disease.

In comparison with heart attack patients who do not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program,those who do

High social rank and status

Since 1960,death rates from cardiovascular disease have

Bob is experiencing dizziness,nausea,a squeezing pain in his chest,and cold sweating.He is likely experiencing symptoms for

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

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Exam 9: Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Glucose metabolism problems are a risk factor for CVD

In younger individuals,_____ pressure is most strongly related to cardiovascular risk,but in older individuals _______ pressure is more indicative of cardiovascular risk.

Research most strongly suggests that anxiety and depression are

The component of Type A personality that is most associated with risk for cardiovascular disease is

For blood pressure,_______ pressure represents pressure generated by the heart's contractionsand _______,pressure represents pressure experienced between contractions.

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?

In general,men and women have a similar death rate from cardiovascular disease,but there is a discrepancy,with men ___________ having a significantly higher risk.

According to the Framingham study,not all cholesterol is equally implicated as a cardiovascular risk._______ was found to offer some protection against heart attack,but ______ was positively related to cardiovascular disease.

If you wish to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease,the BEST course of action would be to

Factors that contribute to inflammation,such as _______ and depression,may also increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.

A more technical name for "hardening of the arteries" is

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.

Atherosclerosis may affect blood supply in any part of the body,but it is most dangerous when it affects

Coronary arteries

African Americans experience _____,which tends to increase blood pressure.

Currently,most authorities believe that __________ is the most critical element in linking cholesterol to cardiovascular disease.

In comparison with heart attack patients who do not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program,those who do

High social rank and status

Since 1960,death rates from cardiovascular disease have

Bob is experiencing dizziness,nausea,a squeezing pain in his chest,and cold sweating.He is likely experiencing symptoms for

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

In younger individuals,_ pressure is most strongly related to cardiovascular risk,but in older individuals ___ pressure is more indicative of cardiovascular risk.

For blood pressure,_ pressure represents pressure generated by the heart's contractionsand _,pressure represents pressure experienced between contractions.

According to the Framingham study,not all cholesterol is equally implicated as a cardiovascular risk._ was found to offer some protection against heart attack,but was positively related to cardiovascular disease.