health chapter 13 quiz

High blood pressure is also known as heart attack. hypertension. atherosclerosis. cardiomyopathy.

hypertension.

Treatment for congestive heart failure may include all of the following EXCEPT reducing the workload of the heart. a heart transplant. increasing salt intake. drugs that eliminate excess salt and water.

increasing salt intake.

Cancers arising from epithelial tissues such as skin and the lining of internal organs are called sarcomas. lymphomas. leukemias. carcinomas.

carcinomas.

An adult would be diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above? 130/80 120/75 160/100 100/70

130/80

Most deaths from heart attacks occur within __________ of the onset of symptoms. a half-hour 1 day 1 hour 2 hours

2 hours

The lipoprotein that draws cholesterol out of the walls of the arteries and returns it to the liver for recycling is HDL. VLDL. LDL. triglyceride.

HDL.

The infection that causes cervical cancer is strep throat. hepatitis. HIV. HPV.

HPV.

The test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is an MRI scan. a CT scan. an angiogram. radionuclide imaging.

a CT scan.

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called an endometrial smear. a PSA test. a Pap test. curetting.

a Pap test.

When a coronary artery becomes blocked, the result is angina. an obstructive embolism. a heart attack. arrhythmia.

a heart attack.

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and a needle biopsy. ultrasound of the bladder and urethra. a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. a CAT scan.

a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.

Your dinner companion suddenly complains of a severe headache and is unable to move their arm. Soon, they cannot speak clearly. The person is most likely suffering from sudden fatigue syndrome. a migraine. a stroke. congestive heart failure.

a stroke.

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. high blood pressure. a ruptured blood vessel. a blood clot found near the heart.

an irregular heartbeat.

Which of the following is a treatment for CHD if detected? electrocardiogram angiogram angina pectoris balloon angioplasty

balloon angioplasty

When a patient who has been previously diagnosed with cancer no longer has symptoms or other evidence of that cancer, the patient is said to have a benign tumor. have metastasis. be in an immune state. be in remission.

be in remission.

Which of the following is a good source of phytochemicals? halibut lean portion of beef nonfat milk broccoli

broccoli

The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are venules. arterioles. capillaries. vascules.

capillaries.

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by affecting sodium balance in the body. dilating arteries. causing arteries to become narrower. influencing cholesterol levels.

causing arteries to become narrower.

Major symptoms of a heart attack include difficulty breathing. headache. low-back pain. sore throat.

difficulty breathing.

The most common congenital heart defect in children is coarctation of the vena cava. an underdeveloped left side of the heart. holes in the walls that divide the chambers of the heart transposition of the aorta and pulmonary artery.

holes in the walls that divide the chambers of the heart

Which of the following strategies will work the best for lowering high blood pressure? eating home-cooked food prepared from scratch with little salt purchasing locally sourced food eating a low-sugar diet eating organic, pesticide-free produce

eating home-cooked food prepared from scratch with little salt

The test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n) echocardiogram. electrocardiogram. electroencephalogram. coronary arteriogram.

electrocardiogram.

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n) vascular accident. embolus. hemorrhage. thrombosis.

embolus.

All of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors can be changed EXCEPT obesity. family history of CVD. cholesterol levels. cigarette smoking.

family history of CVD.

A diet high in ________ is linked to increased risk of colon, stomach, and prostate cancers. fat and meat fruits and vegetables nitrosaminesIncorrect fiber

fat and meat

How many chambers does the heart contain? six two four three

four

All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT memory loss. hormonal imbalances. speech impairment. paralysis.

hormonal imbalances.

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease? low HDL and high LDL high HDL and high LDL low HDL and low LDL high HDL and low LDL

low HDL and high LDL

The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is colon and rectal cancer. lung cancer. breast cancer. prostate cancer.

lung cancer.

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma. dysplasia. melanoma. squamous cell carcinoma.

melanoma.

When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor, the process is known as dysplasia. malignancy. metastasis. hyperplasia.

metastasis.

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called angina pectoris. myocardial infarction cardiac arrest. ischemia.

myocardial infarction

One potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is sulforaphane. sodium chloride. nitrates. beta-carotene.

nitrates.

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is known as a(n) oncologist. surgeon. pediatrician. internist.

oncologist.

You witness a person suddenly faint and stop breathing. You check for a pulse but cannot detect one. After asking someone to call 911, you then perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. perform CPR and use the automated external defibrillator nearby. administer crushed aspirin under the person's tongue. perform the Heimlich maneuver.

perform CPR and use the automated external defibrillator nearby.

Increasing intake of ________ can help lower blood pressure. potassium sodium fat folic acid

potassium

Exercise alters blood fat levels by lowering HDL levels. lowering LDL levels. raising LDL levels raising HDL levels.

raising HDL levels.

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone, cartilage, or muscle are called lymphomas. sarcomas. carcinomas. leukemias.

sarcomas.

Atherosclerosis is the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force. the thickening of artery walls by plaque deposits. severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart. sustained abnormally high blood pressure.

the thickening of artery walls by plaque deposits.

The most common symptom associated with angina is nausea. shortness of breath. tightness or pressure in the chest. pain or numbness in the legs.

tightness or pressure in the chest.

Which of the following factors contributes to one-third of all cancer deaths? tobacco use radiation alcohol use family history

tobacco use

Arteries carry blood away from the heart. true false

true

In both men and women, the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain or discomfort. true false

true

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. true false

true

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis. true false

true