Health And Wellness- Chapter 13

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of:

Ovarian cancers:

Artherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

High blood pressure is also known as:

How many chambers does the heart contain?

Which of the following screenings is not recommended?

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

An adult would diagnosed with hypertension beginning at what level of blood pressure or above?

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

Treatment for congestive heart failure may include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are among the common effects of a stroke EXCEPT:

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

Risk factors for breast cancer include all of the following EXCEPT:

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Eating a heart healthy diet involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Hepatitis viruses B and C together cause most of the world's cases of liver cancer.

The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are:

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are:

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension, which should be the LAST option tried, after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT:

The most common congenital heart defect in children is:

What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brains surface, resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

The relationship between depression and CVD may be related to behavior factors, such as the possibility that depressed people may be more likely to smoke or be sedentary.

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the:

All tumors are cancerous.

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called:

Cancers arising from epithelial tissues such as skin and the lining of internal organs are called:

The infection that causes cervical cancer is:

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called on:

Which of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

The DASH study found that a diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products reduces blood pressure.

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

Joel, a 50-year-old male, has an LDL level of 220 mg/dl and no known history of cardiovascular disease. After six months of an exercise and nutrition program, his LDL level dropped to 190 mg/dl. To further reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease, his doctor may most likely recommend:

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked at least annually.

The test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using x-ray images is:

Most deaths from heart attacks occur within __________ of the onset of symptoms.

The American Cancer Society recommends beginning annual mammograms to detect breast cancer for women with average risk at age:

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone, cartilage, or muscle are called:

the left side of the heart pumps blood in ____________ circulation.

The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

two significant actions a person can take to minimize his or her risk for cancer are to avoid tobacco and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is:

A diet high in ____________ is linked to increased risk of colon, stomach, and prostate cancer.

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greater risk for cardiovascular disease?

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called an:

Weight gain in early adulthood increases a woman's risk for which two forms of cancer in particular?

Transient ischemic attacks:

Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

The tes that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called an:

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by:

The people most at risk for developing skin cancer include all of the following except those:

An arrythmia is:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melanoma?

Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called __________ cancer.

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas:

Radiation is both a cause of and a treatment for cancer.

Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?

Increasing intake of ________________ can help lower blood pressure.

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous cabbages is called:

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is known as an:

Lung caner is:

When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor, the process is known as:

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is:

Which of the following people is most likely to have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, based solely on the provided information?

Unlike a benign tumor, a malignant tumor is:

Angina pectoris is caused by:

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

Lung cancer is:

Those who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT:

Atherosclerosis is:

The best method for preventing rheumatic fever is:

When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system,:

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:

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and:

Your dinner companion suddenly complains of a severe headache and is unable to move her arm. Soon, she is unable to speak clearly. She is most likely suffering from:

One potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is:

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if:

The lipoprotein that draws cholesterol out of the wall of the arteries and returns it to the liver for recycling is:

Which of the following is a treatment for CHD if detected?