Deck 14: Cardiovascular Disease,Diabetes,and Chronic Lung Diseases

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding differences between men and women with heart disease is FALSE?

A) If a woman has a heart attack, she is less likely than a man to die from it.
B) Women are more likely to have no symptoms prior to a heart attack.
C) Women are more likely to delay seeking treatment.
D) Health providers may be less likely to think about heart disease in women than in men.

Answer 1

If a woman has a heart attack, she is less likely than a man to die from it.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is FALSE?

A) It is a progressive process that begins at a young age.
B) It starts with a fatty streak-an accumulation of lipoproteins.
C) Heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are all due to atherosclerosis.
D) It is an irreversible process.

Answer 2

It is an irreversible process.

Question 3

A blood clot that develops at a distant site and then travels to a blood vessel where it becomes lodged and blocks blood flow is called a(n)

A) embolism.
B) hemorrhage.
C) thrombosis.
D) aneurysm.

Answer 3

embolism.

Question 4

Which type of lipoprotein takes cholesterol from cells or atherosclerotic deposits back to the liver?

A) very low density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
B) low density lipoproteins (LDLs)
C) intermediate density lipoproteins (IDLs)
D) high density lipoproteins (HDLs)

Question 5

Kevin woke up and had difficulty speaking.He went to the hospital and,several hours later,his speech was back to normal.What medical condition best describes Kevin's situation?

A) hemorrhagic stroke
B) thrombotic stroke
C) myocardial infarction
D) transient ischemic attack

Question 6

Which of the following statements about peripheral vascular disease (PVD)is FALSE?

A) PVD most often involves the muscles of the legs.
B) PVD is made worse by tobacco use.
C) PVD is a clue to advanced atherosclerosis.
D) PVD is always fatal in older adults.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the major controllable risk factors known to increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease?

A) tobacco use
B) hypertension
C) vitamin deficiency
D) high LDL cholesterol

Question 8

The leading cause of death in the United States is

A) accidents/injury.
B) cancer.
C) cardiovascular disease.
D) violence.

Question 9

Which of the following population groups has the highest rate of hypertension?

A) Black
B) White
C) Hispanic
D) Asian American

Question 10

How many chambers does the heart have?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a noncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

A) gender
B) family history
C) age
D) personality traits

Question 12

Elevated levels of which type of lipoprotein are clearly associated with atherosclerosis?

A) very low density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
B) low density lipoproteins (LDLs)
C) intermediate density lipoproteins (IDLs)
D) high density lipoproteins (HDLs)

Question 13

Perhaps the most important noncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease is

A) age.
B) gender.
C) race.
D) family history.

Question 14

What is the condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should and blood and fluid back up into the lungs?

A) congestive heart failure
B) rheumatic heart disease
C) congenital heart disease
D) cardiomyopathy

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding high density lipoproteins (HDLs)is FALSE?

A) HDL levels are mainly determined by genetics.
B) Alcohol use influences HDL levels.
C) HDL levels vary greatly with age.
D) HDL levels are higher among women and Blacks.

Question 16

The optimal range for blood pressure levels is

A) systolic, less than 120; and diastolic, less than 80.
B) systolic, less than 130; and diastolic, less than 85.
C) systolic, 130 to 139; and diastolic, 85 to 89.
D) systolic, 140 to 159; and diastolic, 90 to 99.

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding symptoms of heart attack is FALSE?

A) Pain may radiate to the neck, jaw, left or right shoulder or arm.
B) An individual may feel a heavy weight or feeling of pressure in the chest.
C) In large studies, more women than men did not have chest pain or discomfort with their heart attack.
D) All symptoms occur in all cases; they are just not always recognized.

Question 18

Which of the following conditions,with sudden onset,is NOT a signal that a stroke has occurred?

A) difficulty with speech
B) numbness
C) ringing ears
D) headaches

Question 19

Guillermo had a myocardial infarction; in other words,Guillermo had a(n)

A) heart attack.
B) arrhythmia.
C) stroke.
D) cerebrovascular accident.

Question 20

The right ventricle of the heart

A) receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.
B) receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.
C) pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
D) pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

Question 21

The two most common forms of chronic lung disease are asthma and

A) COPD.
B) lower respiratory disease.
C) pneumonia.
D) smoking.

Question 22

A person with which of the following is most likely to require supplemental oxygen in later stages?

A) asthma
B) bronchitis
C) chronic bronchitis
D) emphysema

Question 23

A diet that supports cardiovascular health does NOT emphasize which of the following?

A) high-fat dairy
B) fish
C) fruits
D) vegetables

Question 24

A combination of insulin resistance,hypertension,high lipids,and central obesity represents what medical syndrome?

A) homocysteine syndrome
B) metabolic syndrome
C) inflammatory response
D) C-reactive syndrome

Question 25

Marian recently went through a surgery in which blood vessels were taken from her legs and then attached to her coronary arteries to allow blood to flow around some narrowed vessels.Which surgical procedure was performed on Marian?

A) angioplasty
B) echocardiogram
C) coronary artery bypass grafting
D) coronary catheterization

Question 26

Type-2 diabetes accounts for ________ of all cases of diabetes.

A) less than 10 percent
B) half
C) 60 to 70 percent
D) 90 to 95 percent

Question 27

Abdominal fat and lack of physical activity appear to be strong indicators of risk for which type of diabetes?

A) prediabetes
B) Type-1
C) Type-2
D) gestational

Question 28

During which surgical procedure is a balloon catheter threaded into the narrowed area of a closed vessel and inflated to stretch the vessel open again?

A) angioplasty
B) coronary artery bypass
C) echocardiogram
D) coronary catheterization

Question 29

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco and cardiovascular disease risk is FALSE?

A) Tobacco damages the inner lining of blood vessels.
B) Tobacco triggers spasms that close off blood vessels.
C) Tobacco decreases levels of HDL cholesterol.
D) Tobacco decreases levels of LDL cholesterol.

Question 30

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Secondhand tobacco smoke increases the risk of heart disease.
B) Postmenopausal estrogen replacement decreases the risk of heart disease.
C) High HDL cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease.
D) High levels of homocysteine decrease the risk of heart disease.

Question 31

Type-1 diabetes is caused by

A) the leaching of glucose from the pancreas by the immune system.
B) the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas by the immune system.
C) a spike in insulin levels in the pancreas.
D) lowered insulin resistance in reaction to a steady supply of insulin from an external source.

Question 32

Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of cerebrovascular disease is FALSE?

A) Clot-dissolving medications can decrease the damage caused by a stroke.
B) Clot-dissolving medications can restore blood flow to the brain.
C) Surgery is sometimes necessary to control bleeding and decrease pressure in the brain.
D) Clot-dissolving medications can be used for all types of strokes.

Question 33

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cardiovascular disease is FALSE?

A) Smoking alters the blood-clotting process.
B) Smokers have twice the risk of sudden cardiac death as nonsmokers.
C) Smoking effects appear to decrease about 10 years after tobacco use is stopped.
D) Environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke increases risk for cardiovascular disease.

Question 34

In the United States,________ people are at high risk of developing diabetes in the next 10 years.

A) 53 thousand
B) 123,000
C) 43 million
D) 81 million

Question 35

An electrocardiogram,or EKG,is used to visualize what?

A) electrical activity in the heart
B) heart wall muscle movement
C) heart valves
D) blocked coronary arteries

Question 36

Which of the following chronic lung diseases could be indicated if you have the following symptoms: an ongoing cough,shortness of breath,wheezing,and chest tightness?

A) bronchitis and emphysema
B) emphysema
C) asthma
D) asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema

Question 37

Which of the following statements regarding cardiovascular health and diabetes is FALSE?

A) People with diabetes are two to four times more likely than people without diabetes to develop cardiovascular disease.
B) Blood vessels in diabetics are particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis.
C) Atherosclerosis occurs at an earlier age and is more extensive in diabetics.
D) People with diabetes are less likely to have "silent" heart attacks.

Question 38

High blood levels of the amino acid ________ have been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease.

A) homocysteine
B) insulin
C) glucosamine
D) lipoprotein A

Question 39

What is the leading controllable risk factor for all forms of cardiovascular disease?

A) hypertension
B) tobacco use
C) obesity
D) alcohol use

Question 40

Which type of diabetes is NOT associated with obesity?

A) prediabetes
B) Type-1
C) Type-2
D) both prediabetes and Type-1

Question 41

People with diabetes are particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis.

Question 42

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should,allowing blood and fluid to back up into the lungs.

Question 43

Hypertension is more common among Whites than among Blacks.

Question 44

The risk for cardiovascular disease decreases within a few years of quitting smoking.

Question 45

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding treatments for asthma?

A) Inhaled steroids work locally within the bronchioles to reduce inflammation.
B) Inhaled steroids are used during asthma attacks.
C) Bronchodilators help reduce asthma symptoms.
D) Flu shots are recommended when viruses and infections act as triggers.

Question 46

Elevated triglycerides appear to be a protective factor for coronary heart disease.

Question 47

When an individual has high blood pressure,his or her heart must work harder than normal to circulate blood.

Question 48

A diagnosis of one type of cardiovascular disease does not necessarily indicate risk for another type.

Question 49

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Question 50

Cerebrovascular accidents are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Question 51

Atherosclerosis is a progressive process that takes years to develop and starts at a young age; autopsies of 15-year-olds show development of atherosclerosis.

Question 52

Over the last 30 years,the death rate from cardiovascular disease has increased.

Question 53

Women tend to develop heart disease about 10 years later than men do.

Question 54

Pain,aches,or cramping in the legs that occurs with walking and that limits activity may be a sign of peripheral vascular disease.

Question 55

Men are more likely to die from a heart attack than women.

Question 56

Most people have palpitations or irregular beats of the heart several times a day.

Question 57

The term cardiovascular disease covers abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 58

Moderate alcohol use has not been proven to decrease the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Question 59

Exercise,moderate alcohol,and estrogen can all increase high density lipoproteins (HDLs).

Question 60

Hostility and anger are traits correlated with heart disease.

Question 61

Hypnosis may be useful to help control hypertension and other chronic health problems.

Question 62

The significance of early prevention has decreased as scientists learn more about chronic diseases like CVD,diabetes,and lung disease.

Question 63

Lipoproteins have been associated with a decrease in risk for coronary artery disease.

Question 64

A key difference between Type-1 diabetes and Type-2 diabetes is that with Type-2,insulin replacement is not used.

Question 65

Asthma tends to develop as people experience cumulative damage to their airways and alveoli over time.

Question 66

Dietary changes,exercise,and weight loss can prevent or help to delay the onset of diabetes.

Question 67

Levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol are directly related to the frequency of coronary heart disease.

Question 68

The primary cause of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema is smoking.

Question 69

Reduction of saturated fat intake is known to reduce low density lipoproteins (LDLs).

Question 70

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds are high in important antioxidants.

Question 71

Research has shown no association between birth weight and cardiovascular disease.

Question 72

Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormonal changes of pregnancy.

Question 73

Infection may play a role in cardiovascular disease.

Question 74

Type-2 diabetes accounts for approximately half of all cases of diabetes.

Question 75

Aspirin increases the rate of heart attack and stroke for men and women.

Question 76

More than 22 million people in the United States have asthma.

Question 77

The two most common forms of chronic lung disease are asthma and chronic bronchiolitis.

Question 78

Metabolic syndrome involves a combination of insulin resistance,hypertension,high lipids,and central obesity.

Question 79

Strong social networks have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 80

For most women who develop gestational diabetes during a pregnancy,diabetes becomes an ongoing condition.