The number one cause of death in the U.S. is:

	Cancer.
	automobile accidents.
	heart disease.
	AIDS.

All of the following are true about arteriosclerosis EXCEPT:

	It affects all blood vessels equally.
	It is called "hardening" of the arteries.
	It is a collection of fatty deposits inside a blood vessel.
	It is a blockage of an artery.

A stroke is similar to a heart attack in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

	It is a blockage of major arteries.
	It affects the brain.
	It results in the death of cells.
	The risk can be reduced by lifestyle changes.

Hypertension is considered dangerous because of all the following EXCEPT:

	the increased workload placed on the heart muscle
	the increased chance for damage to the interior walls of the arteries
	the necessity for an inactive lifestyle
	the increased risk of heart disease or stroke

Which of the following major risk factors of heart disease cannot be controlled?

	smoking
	sedentary lifestyle
	hypertension
	heredity

Smoking increases an individual's chance for heart disease by:

	decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
	decreasing your body's ability to clot blood.
	increasing the chance of an irregular heartbeat.
	decreasing the amount of fat deposits around arterial walls.

A smoker's risk of developing heart disease is what percent higher then a non-smoker's risk?

	10%
	25%
	50%
	75%

Blood cholesterol is considered to be a low risk factor for heart disease when cholesterol readings are:

	below 200 mg/ml.
	between 200 and 239 mg/ml.
	between 240 and 300 mg/ml.
	above 300 mg/ml.

Total blood cholesterol numbers considered to be a moderate risk for heart disease are:

	below 200 mg/ml.
	between 200-239 mg/ml.
	between 240-300 mg/ml.
	above 300 mg/ml.

High HDL levels are considered:

	a low risk for heart disease.
	a high risk for heart disease.
	a moderate risk for heart disease.
	unimportant in determining risk of heart disease.

Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease by:

	reducing the levels of HDL.
	increasing the levels of HDL.
	increasing the levels of LDL.
	increasing blood pressure.

Stress is considered a risk factor for heart disease because it can cause all of the following EXCEPT:

	an increase in smoking.
	an increases in blood pressure.
	an increases in total blood cholesterol.
	an increase in HDL levels.

Hypertension can be reduced by all the following EXCEPT:

	an exercise program
	stress reduction
	low-sodium diet
	a high-protein diet

High cholesterol can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT:

	increasing saturated fat
	proper nutrition
	exercise
	drug treatment

Contributory, or secondary, risk factors for heart disease include:

	diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol.
	stress, obesity, diabetes.
	heredity, age, high blood pressure.
	gender, physical inactivity, age.

The following are considered major risk factors for CHD:

	smoking, diabetes, stress.
	hypertension, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle.
	obesity, gender, heredity.
	diabetes, obesity, stress.

Symptoms of a heart attack include all of the following EXCEPT:

	pain in the chest, shoulders, neck, or arms
	uncomfortable pressure or sensation of fullness in the chest
	blurred vision, numbness, and fever
	dizziness, fainting, sweating, or shortness of breath

In terms of CHD risk, which of the following is undesirable?

	high HDL
	low HDL
	high LDL
	both low HDL and high LDL together

Lifestyle changes to improve the risk of CHD include all of the following EXCEPT:

	taking a calcium tablet everyday
	a diet low in saturated fat
	an exercise program consisting of both strength and cardiovascular work
	taking one aspirin everyday

Recommended daily sodium intake is:

	1 teaspoon or less.
	2-3 teaspoons.
	4-5 teaspoons.
	1 tablespoon or less.

Which of the following foods contain cholesterol?

	salad dressings
	meat
	potatoes
	vegetables

The recommended way to get antioxidant vitamins into your diet is to:

	take one vitamin E pill, one vitamin C pill, and one beta carotene pill every day.
	take a multivitamin every day.
	eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
	take a megadose of an antioxidant vitamin pill.

As plaque builds up in the walls of arteries, the risk for heart attacks:

	increases.
	decreases.
	is unaffected.
	increases for only a short time then returns to normal.

After a myocardial infarction, the heart muscle may be damaged due to:

	nerve damage.
	reduced blood flow to the heart.
	a lazy valve.
	blood trapped in the heart.

The single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S. is:

	not wearing a seat belt.
	smoking.
	lack of fitness.
	unhealthy diet.

Blood pressure is considered high above which reading?

	110/70
	120/80
	130/85
	140/90

Normal blood pressure is:

	110/70.
	120/80.
	130/85.
	140/90.

Increased blood pressure during exercise has what effect on the heart?

	does no damage
	does minor damage
	does major damage
	damages only the blood vessels

Approximately how many people in U.S. have hypertension?

	1 in 2
	1 in 4
	1 in 5
	1 in 10

Symptoms of hypertension often include which of the following?

	severe headaches
	blurred vision
	shortness of breath
	there are usually no symptoms