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The human heart is about the size of a(n) |
adult’s fist. |
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Which of the following statements is true with regard to atherosclerosis? |
It is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries which form plaque. |
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An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when |
walking up a flight of stairs. |
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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of blood flow as it travels through the heart? |
Right atria, right ventricle, lungs, left atria, left ventricle, aorta. |
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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a stroke? |
Sudden jaw pain |
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Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer? |
Eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet |
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All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT |
a uniform brown color. |
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An aneurysm in the brain can cause a stroke. |
true |
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The majority of heart arrhythmias result in death. |
False |
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Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development. |
True |
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What percentage of American suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease? |
1/3 |
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Which of the following is behavior that is important in preventing cardiovasuclar disease? |
Avoiding tobacco |
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Which of the following cholesterol profiles would not indicate an increased risk of coronary heart disease? |
total cholesterol=170; HDL=70 |
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The average healthy heart beats 70-80 beats per minute. A lower heart rate of 60 might indicate that |
the individual is very fit. |
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An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node |
must have a pacemaker implanted to control the heart rhythm. |
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All of the following are methods of reducing risk for CVD EXCEPT |
increasing triglycerides in your blood. |
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A reduction in the heart’s oxygen supply is a condition known as |
myocardial infarction |
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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT |
low blood pressure. |
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All of the following occur as part of congestive heart failure EXCEPYT |
blood cannot accumulate in the legs, ankles, or lungs. |
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Which of the following represents the most serious type of heart arrhythmia? |
Fibrillation |
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Which of the following foods should be part of a heart-healthy diet? |
olive oil. |
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The best way to try to achieve the ideal HDL to LDL ratio before medications are prescribed is to |
reduce the saturated fat in your diet and engage in regular exercise. |
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Non-modifiable factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT |
cholesterol levels. |
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Which of the following has a body shape that is considered a high risk for heart disease? |
Woman shaped like an apple |
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Taking an aspirin a day is useful in treating cardiovascular disease because |
it reduces the risk of clot formation. |
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A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her lymph nodes. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is moving throughout the body is called |
metastasis. |
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A construction company used asbestos on many job sites over the years. Asbestos is an example of a(n) |
environmental carcinogen. |
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A woman who began to have sex at an early age may be at risk for |
cervical cancer. |
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Jeremy was told that his cancer could not be treated with radiotherapy and must be treated with chemotherapy. This is probably because the cancer is |
no longer localized. |
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Al is going to begin chemotherapy to treat a type of lymphoma. Which of the following side effects is he likely to experience? |
Nausea, fatigue, and hair loss |
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One reason exercise might decrease breast cancer risk is because of |
a decrease in body fat. |
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for colorectal cancer? |
Regular exercise |
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If caught early, the prognosis for colon cancer is good because |
it can be cured with diet. |
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Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasng the incidence of which type of cancer. |
Cervical |
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An individual’s lifestyle does not play a significant role in the development of cancer. |
False |
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Arrhythmias can be triggered by lifestyle factors. |
True |
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Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer. |
True |
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Speech and memory impairments following a stroke may be permanent. |
True |
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Both saturated fats and trans fats raise blood cholesterol. |
True |
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The CT scan is a noninvasive procedure that uses X-rays to determine the shape and location of tumors. |
True |
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