Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral metric for ideal cardiovascular health (ICH)?

Accepted Answer

Optimal fasting blood glucose without medication

Question 2

A patient presents with blood pressure readings of 145/95 mm Hg. According to Table 13.1, which blood pressure category does this patient fall into?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension) stage 2

Question 3

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Age

Question 4

A person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if they have three or more of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

High levels of HDL cholesterol

Question 5

Which of the following statements about arteries is correct?

Accepted Answer

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart except for the pulmonary arteries

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary risk factor for lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Smoking, including secondhand smoke

Question 7

A patient with chest pain that is relieved by rest and responds to drugs that dilate veins is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct definition of systolic blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts

Question 9

Which of the following is a recommended strategy to reduce modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Avoid tobacco

Question 10

A malignant tumor is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Spreading to other organs through metastasis

Question 11

Which of the following is a symptom of stroke (cerebrovascular accident)?

Accepted Answer

Temporary paralysis or numbness in face or other regions

Question 12

Which of the following is a key method for early detection of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct statement about the sinoatrial node (SA node)?

Accepted Answer

It is a cluster of cells that serves as the heart's natural pacemaker

Question 14

Which of the following is a recommended prevention strategy for colon and rectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Elevated blood pressure greater than $$130/85 mm Hg$$

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma

Question 17

A patient with a family history of breast cancer, periods that began early and ended late, and weight gain after age 16 is at increased risk for which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer

Question 18

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Fluid accumulation in the feet, ankles, and legs

Question 19

Which of the following infectious agents is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about cancer staging?

Accepted Answer

Stage II involves larger tumor size and/or spread to nearby lymph nodes

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