Question 1

The best diet to keep cardiovascular disease at bay appears to be the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best diet to keep cardiovascular disease...

Question 2

There are two main forms of invasive surgery to deal with blockages: ______.

Accepted Answer

Angioplasty and cardiac bypass surgery are both procedures used to treat blockages in the arteries, particularly those affecting the heart.

Question 3

Patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program will most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

Patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program are typically educated on various lifestyle changes, including reducing salt intake, to improve their overall heart health.

Question 4

Studies have shown that diets comprised of the following reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: ______.

Accepted Answer

Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes due to their high fiber content, essential nutrients, and beneficial effects on blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Question 5

Ornish et al.(1998) worked with a control group and an intensive lifestyle change group.The intensive lifestyle change group was given a vegetarian diet, with minimal egg and dairy products, caffeine and alcohol beverages were not allowed, and they also had other lifestyle changes.Compared to the control group, the intensive lifestyle group ______.

Accepted Answer

The intensive lifestyle change group showed better cardiac health one year later and even more improvement five years from the start of the original study, as the lifestyle changes led to a reversal of coronary artery disease.

Question 6

The most common recommended form of exercise is cardiovascular training, especially ______.

Accepted Answer

Walking and increasing movement are widely recommended as they are accessible, low-impact forms of cardiovascular exercise suitable for most fitness levels.

Question 7

Heart disease death rates have been dropping in the U.S.since the late 1990s.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease death rates in the U.S. have generally been declining since the late 1990s due to improvements in medical treatments, better management of risk factors, and increased public awareness.

Question 8

Another name for reduced blood flow is ______.

Accepted Answer

Ischemia refers to a reduction in blood flow to a part of the body, often due to a blockage in the blood vessels.

Question 9

The Indo-Mediterranean diet is one of the protective factors of culture: people in and from the southern part of Europe who follow it show lower incidence of CVD.

Accepted Answer

The Indo-Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among people in southern Europe.

Question 10

A somewhat paradoxical health behavior that has been linked with lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease is moderate.

Accepted Answer

Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, although it is a paradoxical behavior because excessive alcohol consumption is harmful.

Question 11

Plaques that clog arteries and put one at risk for cardiovascular disease are composed of ______.

Accepted Answer

Plaques that clog arteries are primarily composed of cholesterol, which can accumulate and lead to cardiovascular disease.

Question 12

Although many people take aspirin to decrease their chances of having a heart attack, there is no research evidence showing that aspirin reduces the risk of heart attack in people with known CHD.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attack in people with known coronary heart disease (CHD) by preventing blood clots.

Question 13

Research has shown that there are differences in how doctors treat patients with chest pain according to their cultural background.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that implicit biases and cultural stereotypes can influence medical decision-making, leading to differences in treatment based on a patient's cultural background.

Question 14

There is only one form of invasive surgery that can deal with blockages in the heart: cardiac bypass surgery.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple forms of invasive surgery to address heart blockages, including angioplasty with stent placement and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Question 15

Lakesha and Justine were invited to the baby shower of a mutual friend.Because of cultural differences in time orientation, Lakesha, an African American, is more likely to arrive late than Justine who is European American.

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences in time orientation influence punctuality, with African Americans being more likely to arrive late than European Americans due to a more relaxed approach to time.

Question 16

The higher risk for heart attacks shown by South Asians is attributed, in part, to a higher prevalence of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

South Asians have a higher prevalence of diabetes, which is a significant risk factor for heart disease, contributing to their increased risk of heart attacks.

Question 17

Heart problems and those related to the circulatory system are the leading causes of death not only in North America, but also all around the world.

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular diseases have consistently been the leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization and other health statistics, due to factors like lifestyle, diet, and aging populations.

Question 18

Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death among people with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes due to the increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes.

Question 19

T-cell concentrations are biological markers of CHD.Those with higher concentrations are more at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

T-cell concentrations are not established biological markers for coronary heart disease (CHD). Traditional risk factors include cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and lifestyle factors.

Question 20

Cardiac bypass surgery ______.

Accepted Answer

Cardiac bypass surgery involves taking a blood vessel from another part of the body and using it to create a new pathway for blood to flow around a blocked artery in the heart.

Quiz 14: Cardiovascular Disease: Fundamentals and Cultural Variations