February 26th, 2009 | by admin |
Open Question: Personal Health Help?
1.Which of the following statements about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is TRUE?
A.Stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes are examples of CVDs.
B.CVD is the leading cause of death in the United States.
C.People rarely die from CVDs during their teen years, so teens do not need to worry about preventing CVDs like their parents do.
D.Smoking, being overweight, or eating high fat meals decreases a person’s risk of developing a CVD.
2.Damage and loss of function of an area of the heart muscle is
A.a heart attack.
B.atherosclerosis.
C.a stroke.
D.high blood pressure.
3.Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of a heart attack?
A.Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
B.Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, and arms
C.Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
D.Chest discomfort combined with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
4.Which of the following diseases is known as the silent killer?
A.Stroke
B.High blood pressure
C.Heart attack
D.Atherosclerosis
5.Which of the following tests do doctors use in combination with a fluoroscope to look for blockages in coronary arteries?
A.A blood pressure test
B.An electrocardiogram
C.An ultrasound
D.An angiography
6.Which of the following is the most likely treatment for a person who is diagnosed with high blood pressure, but who has no other signs of heart disease?
A.Changes in diet, increased exercise, and medication
B.Coronary bypass operation or angioplasty, possibly a stent
C.The installation of a pacemaker or heart pump
D.A heart transplant
7.Which of the following is NOT a good tip for preventing cardiovascular disease?
A.Find healthy ways to relieve stress.
B.Exercise regularly, and keep your weight at a healthy level.
C.Limit your consumption of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grain products.
D.Have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:06:06 GMT
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