Question 1

Atherosclerosis is

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A)   sustained, abnormally high blood pressure.
B)   a condition resulting from the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force.
C)   the thickening of artery walls by deposits of fatty substances.
D)   severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An arrhythmia is

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A)   an irregular heartbeat.
B)   a ruptured blood vessel.
C)   a blood clot found near the heart.
D)   another name for high blood pressure.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   smokers.
B)   individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.
C)   individuals with low cholesterol levels.
D)   sedentary individuals.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

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Question 6

Hypertension usually has no warning signs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and CVD risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People with or at risk of hypertension should aim to consume no more than _____ milligrams of sodium per day

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A)   1000 milligrams
B)   1500 milligrams
C)   2000 milligrams
D)   2500 milligramsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

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A)   an angiogram.
B)   radionuclide imaging.
C)   a CT scan.
D)   an MRI scan.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

All 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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about homocysteine?

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A)   It is another type of cholesterol, similar to triglycerides.
B)   Levels are higher in women than in men.
C)   It helps repair the linings of arteries.
D)   Levels are higher in people whose diets are low in folic acid.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

What is the number-one killer of Canadian women?

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A)   accidents
B)   cancer
C)   heart disease
D)   strokeE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

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A)   myocardial infarction.
B)   angina pectoris.
C)   ischemia.
D)   cardiac arrest.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.

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A)   10%
B)   15%
C)   25%
D)   30%E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Repeat clogging of an artery after balloon angioplasty is called

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A)   restenosis.
B)   angiography.
C)   edema.
D)   rethrombus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all the following ways, EXCEPT:

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A)   increasing adhesiveness of platelets.
B)   reducing level of high-density lipoproteins.
C)   increasing blood pressure.
D)   decreasing plaque formation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for CVD.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of Canadians have metabolic syndrome?

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A)   11%
B)   15%
C)   19%
D)   27%E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

_____ percent of Canadian adults (20 years+)  have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and _____ percentage have at least three risk factors.

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A)   90, 40
B)   80, 50
C)   20, 30
D)   40, 80E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

An arrhythmia is

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A test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

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Hypertension usually has no warning signs.

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People with or at risk of hypertension should aim to consume no more than _____ milligrams of sodium per day

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Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

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Atherosclerosis is

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Individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all the following, EXCEPT:

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Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

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Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all the following ways, EXCEPT:

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

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Repeat clogging of an artery after balloon angioplasty is called

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

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The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.

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Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and CVD risk.

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_____ percent of Canadian adults (20 years+) have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and _____ percentage have at least three risk factors.

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High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for CVD.

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

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Approximately what percentage of Canadians have metabolic syndrome?

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Which of the following is TRUE about homocysteine?

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