Correct Answers
Which step will most likely simplify your life? - Answer-Learning to say NO
When practicing progressive muscle relaxation, which part of the body should you start
with? - Answer-feet
Which of the following has research shown to be a response elicited by prayer? -
Answer-increased immune response
Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of cardiovascular
disease in males and females? - Answer-It's the leading cause of death in America for
both men and women.
Which cost of cardiovascular disease is expected to increase to $276 billion by 2030? -
Answer-loss of job productivity
The cardiovascular system includes - Answer-the heart and blood vessels.
Arterial stenosis is - Answer-narrowing of the arteries.
What role does the herpes virus play in cardiovascular disease? - Answer-It contributes
to inflammation of artery walls.
Which of the following is typical of diastolic blood pressure? - Answer-it declines after
age 55
In a blood pressure reading of 110/70, 110 represents ________ pressure and 70
represents ________ pressure. - Answer-systolic; diastolic
Which of the following is true of hypertension? - Answer-Depression and high alcohol
consumption increase the risk for hypertension
Which of the following is classified as Stage 1 hypertension? - Answer-140/90
________ is the medical term for a heart attack. - Answer-MI (myocardial infarction)
An irregular heartbeat is known as - Answer-arrhythmia.