HLTH 1100 chapter 12

Taking an aspirin a day is useful in treating cardiovascular disease because Taking an aspirin a day is useful in treating cardiovascular disease because

it reduces the risk of clot formation.

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

low blood pressure.

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.

An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node

must have a pacemaker implanted to control the heart rhythm.

A reduction in the heart's oxygen supply is a condition known as

myocardial infarction

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.

Which of the following foods should be part of a heart-healthy diet?

olive oil.

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.

What percentage of American suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease?

1/3

Which of the following is behavior that is important in preventing cardiovasuclar disease?

Avoiding tobacco

Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasng the incidence of which type of cancer.

Cervical

Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer?

Eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet

An individual's lifestyle does not play a significant role in the development of cancer.

False

The majority of heart arrhythmias result in death.

False

Which of the following represents the most serious type of heart arrhythmia?

Fibrillation

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.

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

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for colorectal cancer?

Regular exercise

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.

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a stroke?

Sudden jaw pain

Arrhythmias can be triggered by lifestyle factors.

True

Both saturated fats and trans fats raise blood cholesterol.

True

Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man's risk of getting prostate cancer.

True

Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development.

True

Speech and memory impairments following a stroke may be permanent.

True

The CT scan is a noninvasive procedure that uses X-rays to determine the shape and location of tumors.

True

Which of the following has a body shape that is considered a high risk for heart disease?

Woman shaped like an apple

One reason exercise might decrease breast cancer risk is because of

a decrease in body fat.

All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

a uniform brown color.

The human heart is about the size of a(n)

adult's fist.

All of the following occur as part of congestive heart failure EXCEPYT

blood cannot accumulate in the legs, ankles, or lungs.

A woman who began to have sex at an early age may be at risk for

cervical cancer.

Non-modifiable factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT

cholesterol levels.

A construction company used asbestos on many job sites over the years. Asbestos is an example of a(n)

environmental carcinogen.

All of the following are methods of reducing risk for CVD EXCEPT

increasing triglycerides in your blood.

If caught early, the prognosis for colon cancer is good because

it can be cured with diet.

The average healthy heart beats 70-80 beats per minute. A lower heart rate of 60 might indicate that

the individual is very fit.

Which of the following cholesterol profiles would not indicate an increased risk of coronary heart disease?

total cholesterol=170; HDL=70

An aneurysm in the brain can cause a stroke.

true

An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when

walking up a flight of stairs.