ACE Health Coach Chapter 13 Quiz

Juraschek et al. (2014) found that participants who had a maximal exercise capacity of = or >12 metabolic equivalents (METs) had a ______ lower risk of developing hypertension compared to participants whose capacity was <6 METs. A. 20% B. 40% C. 10% D. 5%

A. 20%

In 2017, the American Heart Association changed the definition of hypertension from a blood pressure of = or >140/90 mmHg to _____ mmHg A. = or > 130/80 B. = or > 160/90 C. = or > 120/80 D. = or > 150/90

A. = or > 130/80

Strong evidence supports eating recommended amounts of which food to decrease blood pressure? A. Fruits and vegetables B. Sugary beverages C. Salmon D. Potatoes

A. Fruits and vegetables

What percentage of adults with obesity who were counseled on healthy eating by their physicians adopted healthy eating by their physicians adopted healthy eating practices? A. 90% B. 78% C. 33% D. 52%

B. 78%

Because of the role of stress in hypertension, what kind of intervention is recommended by national hypertension guidelines to prevent or delay the onset of hypertension? A. Dietetic intervention B. Psychosocial intervention C. DASH intervention D. Neurohormonal intervention

B. Psychosocial intervention

What is one of the physical activities linked to reducing blood pressure in individuals who are experiencing high stress? A. Swimming B. Meditation C. Yoga D. Dancing

C. Yoga

The volume of regular aerobic exercise that has been shown consistently to reduce systolic and diastolic pressure is _____. A. 60 minutes per week B. 150 minutes per month C. 100 minutes per week D. 150 minutes per week or more

D. 150 minutes per week or more

What are the two types of hypertension? A. Stage 1 and stage 2 B. Normal and elevated C. Systolic and diastolic D. Essential or primary, and secondary

D. Essential or primary, and secondary

Essential hypertension is the result of _______. A. Excess body fat B. Cardiovascular disease C. Some identifiable cause D. Genetic and environmental factors

D. Genetic and environmental factors

What is the first drug of choice for uncomplicated hypertension? A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors B. Beta-blockers C. Angiotensin-II receptor blockers D. Thiazide diuretics

D. Thiazide diuretics