Chapter 13 quiz
Type II diabetes
is a non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
A systolic pressure consistently between 140 and 159 indicates
mild hypertension.
"John Henryism" is a personality predisposition
that enables a person to actively cope with psychosocial stressors.
Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs are used in cardiac rehabilitation
to resist the effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
Which of the following best predicts compliance with a diabetic treatment regimen?
training diabetics in self-management and problem-solving skills
Diabetes is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
true
In individuals who are at high risk for diabetes, modest weight loss and small increases in physical activity can cause significant reduction in the incidence of diabetes.
true
Known risk factors account for less than half of all newly diagnosed cases of coronary heart disease (CHD), suggesting that a number of risk factors have yet to identified.
true
Research suggests that expressing anger is more reliably associated with cardiovascular reactivity than the state of anger.
true
Successful cardiac rehabilitation depends critically on the patient's active participation and commitment.
true
Vigilant coping is a risk factor for heart disease.
true
Risk factors for heart disease begin to cluster by age _____, especially for those low in socioeconomic status (SES).
14
____ are disproportionately exposed to chronic stress and are at an elevated risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
African Americans
Depression in people who are hostile and in African Americans is closely linked to
C-reactive protein.
_____ involves a delicate balance between insulin production and insulin responsiveness.
Glucose metabolism
Which of the following statements is true of the impact of social factors on coronary heart disease (CHD)?
Migrants have a high incidence of CHD.
In the context of cardiac rehabilitation, which of the following statements is true of social support?
Social support predicts a decreased likelihood of smoking.
_____ are the most common drugs prescribed for patients following an acute coronary event or a stroke, particularly if they have elevated lipids.
Statins
In the context of coronary heart disease (CHD), which of the following statements is true about women?
They experience an increased risk of CHD after menopause.
_____ is a useful indicator of the functional capacity of recovering myocardial infarction patients.
Treadmill test
Which of the following contains the correct match between a cardiovascular disease term and its meaning?
angina pectoris: chest pain
Which of the following instruments is used to assess hypertension?
a sphygmomanometer
Which of the following factors is an indication of high risk for diabetes?
abnormal glycemic responsiveness to stress
Which of the following emotions increases the risk of heart disease, predicts poor likelihood of survival, and acts as a potential trigger for heart attacks?
anger
Men and women in the United States face a similar chance of developing hypertension
between ages 55 and 64.
Cognitive-behavioral techniques
can be used without supervision and have no side effects.
CPR is
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Which of the following personality qualities reflects a positive caring orientation to others?
communion
People who are diagnosed with hypertension are advised to
consume low-sodium foods.
Patients with myocardial infraction are treated in a(n) _____ unit where their cardiac functioning is continually monitored.
coronary care
Raj, who complains of chest pain, is admitted to a hospital. The diagnosis reveals that his blood vessels have narrowed and the flow of oxygen and nourishment to his heart is partially obstructed. He is most likely suffering from
coronary heart disease.
The number-one killer in the United States, accounting for one out of every three deaths, is
coronary heart disease.
Which of the following is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
diabetes
Across the life span, women seem to be protected against coronary heart disease relative to men.
false
Identifying patients with metabolic syndrome rarely helps predict heart attacks.
false
Mild hypertension is defined by a diastolic pressure consistently between 105 and 119.
false
People who are high in cynical hostility generally have a high level of social support.
false
The prevalence of hypertension among lower-income African Americans is most likely due to
greater body mass.
Which of the following job factors are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
high work demands and low control
The risk factors for stroke
include cigarette smoking.
Stroke patients with right-brain damage suffer a condition called alexithymia, which is characterized by
indifference to one's situation.
Gerard is obese around the waist. He has high blood pressure and low levels of good cholesterol. These are symptoms of
metabolic syndrome.
The combination of obesity centered around the waist, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides, and low levels of HDL cholesterol are symptoms of
metabolic syndrome.
Ninety percent of hypertension is essential, meaning that it is
of unknown origin.
In a study of cardiac invalidism (Taylor et al., 1985), wives' perceptions of their husbands' cardiac and physical efficiency were highest when they had
personally experienced the treadmill task themselves.
During the initial treatment for myocardial infarction, a patient who copes by using denial is likely to have
reduced anxiety.
Cynical hostility is characterized by
suspiciousness.
Poor adherence to diabetic regimens by people with Type II diabetes is most often a result of
their unawareness of the health risks.
Anouk is extremely dedicated to his family and friends, often putting their needs above his own. For example, Anouk recently spent time consoling a friend instead of studying for his chemistry midterm. Because of this, he received a bad grade on the exam. Which personality quality best describes Anouk?
unmitigated communion
