Question 1

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   fat deposits in the abdomen.
B)   insulin resistance.
C)   elevated triglycerides.
D)   low blood pressure.

Question 2

The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out are the

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A)   ventricles.
B)   venules.
C)   atria.
D)   arterioles.

Question 3

Thin-walled vessels that are involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide are

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A)   veins.
B)   capillaries.
C)   arteries.
D)   chambers.

Question 4

Speech and memory impairments following a stroke may be permanent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A woman who began to have sex at an early age may be at risk for

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A)   leukemia.
B)   breast cancer.
C)   cervical cancer.
D)   inherited mutations.

Question 6

Which of the following groups has the highest incidence of hypertension?

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A)   Men under the age of 55
B)   Women over 40 who have type 2 diabetes
C)   African Americans
D)   Asian Americans

Question 7

A Pap test is used to screen women for

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A)   cervical cancer.
B)   ovarian cancer.
C)   breast cancer.
D)   sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 8

Which blood pressure measurement is the upper number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart contracts?

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A)   Systolic
B)   Diastolic
C)   Aortic
D)   Ischemic

Question 9

Men over 50 are encouraged to get a PSA test to screen for

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A)   lung cancer.
B)   cardiovascular disease.
C)   testicular cancer.
D)   prostate cancer.

Question 10

Research has shown that which of the following may lower the risk for ovarian cancer?

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A)   Not having children
B)   Using birth control pills
C)   A low-calorie diet
D)   Taking fertility drugs

Question 11

The common name for a myocardial infarction is

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A)   a seizure.
B)   a stroke.
C)   CHF.
D)   a heart attack.

Question 12

A woman whose fat deposits are primarily in her abdominal area is at less risk for heart disease than her friend who carries more fat on her hips and thighs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node

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A)   must have a heart transplant to survive.
B)   must have a pacemaker implanted to control the heart rhythm.
C)   must take medication to control the heartbeat.
D)   does not usually have any significant health problems.

Question 14

In the ABCD rule for the warning signs of melanoma, the B stands for

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A)   bleeding.
B)   border irregularity.
C)   beyond localized.
D)   basal carcinoma.

Question 15

Being completely "cured" of cancer means that an individual

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A)   has only a 10% chance of recurrence.
B)   has survived for five years.
C)   has no subsequent cancer and can expect to live a long and productive life.
D)   has only a 25% chance of recurrence.

Question 16

All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

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A)   asymmetrical shape.
B)   edges that are uneven or scalloped.
C)   a uniform brown color.
D)   a diameter larger than a pea.

Question 17

Vessels that carry to the heart are the

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A)   veins.
B)   capillaries.
C)   arteries.
D)   chambers.

Question 18

A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a

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A)   benign cyst.
B)   neoplasm.
C)   malignant tumor.
D)   scar tissue.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a stroke?

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A)   Sudden weakness or numbness of the face
B)   Sudden dimness of vision, particularly in one eye
C)   Sudden severe headache
D)   Sudden jaw pain

Question 20

Jeremy was told that his cancer could not be treated with radiotherapy and must be treated with chemotherapy. This is probably because the cancer is

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A)   no longer localized.
B)   too small to target with radiation.
C)   in remission.
D)   localized.

Exam 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Vessels that carry to the heart are the

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In the ABCD rule for the warning signs of melanoma, the B stands for

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A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a

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A woman whose fat deposits are primarily in her abdominal area is at less risk for heart disease than her friend who carries more fat on her hips and thighs.

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Which blood pressure measurement is the upper number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart contracts?

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The common name for a myocardial infarction is

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Which of the following groups has the highest incidence of hypertension?

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Speech and memory impairments following a stroke may be permanent.

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An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node

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A Pap test is used to screen women for

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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a stroke?

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Men over 50 are encouraged to get a PSA test to screen for

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Research has shown that which of the following may lower the risk for ovarian cancer?

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Jeremy was told that his cancer could not be treated with radiotherapy and must be treated with chemotherapy. This is probably because the cancer is

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Thin-walled vessels that are involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide are

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The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out are the

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Being completely "cured" of cancer means that an individual

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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A woman who began to have sex at an early age may be at risk for

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All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

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