Question 1

According to the World Health Organization (2009), what is the leading risk factor for 13% of deaths in the world?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization (2009), hypertension (high blood pressure) is the leading risk factor for 13% of deaths in the world.

Question 2

Mr. O'Brien was told by his physician that his hypertension had no apparent organic cause. This is referred to as _________________ hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Essential hypertension, also known as primary hypertension, is high blood pressure that has no identifiable cause. It accounts for about 95% of all cases of hypertension. Secondary hypertension, on the other hand, is high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying condition such as kidney disease or hormonal disorders. Diastolic and systolic hypertension refer to the two numbers that make up a blood pressure reading, specifically the measurement of pressure during relaxation and contraction of the heart, respectively.

Question 3

When asked to identify the major causes of heart disease, ________ of Canadians correctly identified hypertension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When asked to identify the major causes...

Question 4

The Canadian Expert Working Group on high blood pressure prevention and control reported on the risk factors for high blood pressure. Which of the following is NOT one of these risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Excessive sugar intake is not listed as a risk factor for high blood pressure by the Canadian Expert Working Group on high blood pressure prevention and control. The other options, low birth weight, heavy alcohol use, and lack of calcium and potassium are all listed as risk factors.

Question 5

Kirkland et al.'s study of Canadians' knowledge of the causes of heart disease showed that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kirkland et al.'s study of Canadians' knowledge...

Question 6

A major factor that influences essential hypertension is

Accepted Answer

Physiological mechanisms affected by stress, such as increased sympathetic nervous system activity and the release of stress hormones, can contribute to the development and perpetuation of essential hypertension. While B, C, and D may also be contributing factors to hypertension, A is the best choice as it directly addresses the question of what influences essential hypertension.

Question 7

In Canada, a national survey (Wilkins et al., 2010) conducted between 2007 and 2009 found _____ of adults with blood pressure in the pre-hypertensive range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Canada, a national survey (Wilkins et...

Question 8

According to the World Health Organization (2009), hypertension is the leading risk factor for _____ of deaths in the world.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization (2009), hypertension is the leading risk factor for 13.0% of deaths in the world.

Question 9

George was told by his physician that his blood pressure measured 120 over 80) This indicates that

Accepted Answer

A blood pressure measurement of 120 over 80 is within the normal range (less than 120/80 is considered normal).

Question 10

Arterial pressure with the heart at rest is known as:

Accepted Answer

When the heart is at rest, the pressure in the arteries drops to its lowest point, known as diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure, on the other hand, is the pressure in the arteries during contraction of the heart. Systemic pressure refers to the pressure in the body's systemic circulation, which includes the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Bivalve pressure is not a medically recognized term.

Question 11

Kirkland et al. (1999) found that ________ of people with high cholesterol were aware of it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kirkland et al. (1999) found that ________...

Question 12

What makes hypertension the 'silent killer'?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is known as the 'silent killer' because it often has no symptoms and people may go for years without knowing they have it. This can lead to damage to important organs like the heart, kidneys, and brain, and can even be fatal without someone realizing they have hypertension.

Question 13

Sam is overweight, does not exercise, and eats mainly from fast-food restaurants. Based on these factors, he is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

Sam's unhealthy habits put him at risk for hypertension, or high blood pressure. His weight, lack of exercise, and fast-food diet can all contribute to the development of this condition. The other options, such as an eating disorder or acute stress disorder, are not necessarily linked to the behaviors described for Sam.

Question 14

Systolic blood pressure is the amount of pressure when

Accepted Answer

Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting and pumping blood. This occurs during the systolic phase of the cardiac cycle. Therefore, the correct choice is A) the heart is pumping.

Question 15

Major risk factors for high blood pressure as identified by the Canadian Expert Working Group include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

High birth weight is not considered a major risk factor for high blood pressure, according to the Canadian Expert Working Group. The other three factors listed (BMI > 25, central obesity, lack of regular physical activity) are all considered major risk factors.

Question 16

A Canadian Expert study of the Inuit in Northern Quebec has found the following regarding levels and causes of hypertension:

Accepted Answer

The study found that hypertension levels have doubled and that the Inuit have moved away from a salt-free diet, which are both contributing factors.

Question 17

In Canada, a national survey (Wilkins et al., 2010) conducted between 2007 and 2009 found hypertension in _____ of adults, similar to rates in 1992.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the question, the national survey conducted between 2007 and 2009 found hypertension in a similar rate to that of 1992. The only answer option that falls within this range is C, which is 19%. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 18

An international study of hypertension by Wolf-Maier et al. (2003) found that:

Accepted Answer

The study found that Europeans had a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to Canadians and Americans.

Question 19

Recent analyses of the Canadian Heart Health survey indicate that ______ of the participants were hypertensive.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What did Langille and colleagues find in their extensive Canadian Heart Health study on 5,000 men and women?

Accepted Answer

Langille and colleagues found that over half of those surveyed were hypertensive, about half had three or more major risk factors, and over half of those with hypertension were untreated.

Quiz 9: Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

According to the World Health Organization (2009) , what is the leading risk factor for 13% of deaths in the world?