BBH exam practice questions Solved 100% Correct
Cardiovascular disease takes the lives of ______ as many women as does breast cancer.
A. twice
B. three times
C. half
D. five times
D
When disparities in education, income, and disease risk factors for CVD are controlled,
ethnic and racial group differences in CVD:
A. increase substantially
B. increase slightly
C. disappear altogether
D. persist
D
Hypertension is defined as systolic pressure above ______ mmHg or diastolic pressure of
more than _______ mmHg
A. 120; 80
B. 130; 85
C. 140; 90
D. 150; 95
E. 160; 100
B
Which statement most accurately expresses the relationship between hypertension
and heredity?
,A. Genes play little or no role in contributing to high blood pressure.
B. A single gene causes hypertension.
C. Hypertension is caused by mutations in several genes that are passed on from one
generation to the next
D. Although genes may create a biological predisposition to hypertension, heredity
alone cannot explain the widespread variation among sociocultural groups
D
Friedman and Rosenman's term for competitive, hurried, hostile people who may be
at increase risk for developing cardiovascular disease is:
A. Type A people
B. Type B people
C. Type C people
D. Type CVD people
A
The Mediterranean-type diet, which has been associated with reduction in risk of CVD:
A. consists of a high ratio of protein to carbohydrate
B. is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and monounsaturated fats
C. is virtually fat free
D. emphasizes a severe reduction in the number of calories consumed each day
, A
Based on the information provided in the text and the literature, which of these individuals
is at the highest risk of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?
A. male, 35, African-American
B. female, 52, Asian-American
C. male, 27, American Indian
D. female, 44, Hispanic
B
Psychological stress may directly contribute to the development of diabetes by triggering
A. abnormal changes in blood sugar levels
B. an indifference to the benefits of a healthy diet.
C. lower levels of compliance with treatment regimens
D.increases in the release of hormones into the bloodstream
A
The lifestyle modifications required to keep diabetes under control are essentially a problem
involving:
A. stress management
B. maintaining a healthy body image
Cardiovascular disease takes the lives of ______ as many women as does breast cancer.
A. twice
B. three times
C. half
D. five times
D
When disparities in education, income, and disease risk factors for CVD are controlled,
ethnic and racial group differences in CVD:
A. increase substantially
B. increase slightly
C. disappear altogether
D. persist
D
Hypertension is defined as systolic pressure above ______ mmHg or diastolic pressure of
more than _______ mmHg
A. 120; 80
B. 130; 85
C. 140; 90
D. 150; 95
E. 160; 100
B
Which statement most accurately expresses the relationship between hypertension
and heredity?
,A. Genes play little or no role in contributing to high blood pressure.
B. A single gene causes hypertension.
C. Hypertension is caused by mutations in several genes that are passed on from one
generation to the next
D. Although genes may create a biological predisposition to hypertension, heredity
alone cannot explain the widespread variation among sociocultural groups
D
Friedman and Rosenman's term for competitive, hurried, hostile people who may be
at increase risk for developing cardiovascular disease is:
A. Type A people
B. Type B people
C. Type C people
D. Type CVD people
A
The Mediterranean-type diet, which has been associated with reduction in risk of CVD:
A. consists of a high ratio of protein to carbohydrate
B. is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and monounsaturated fats
C. is virtually fat free
D. emphasizes a severe reduction in the number of calories consumed each day
, A
Based on the information provided in the text and the literature, which of these individuals
is at the highest risk of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?
A. male, 35, African-American
B. female, 52, Asian-American
C. male, 27, American Indian
D. female, 44, Hispanic
B
Psychological stress may directly contribute to the development of diabetes by triggering
A. abnormal changes in blood sugar levels
B. an indifference to the benefits of a healthy diet.
C. lower levels of compliance with treatment regimens
D.increases in the release of hormones into the bloodstream
A
The lifestyle modifications required to keep diabetes under control are essentially a problem
involving:
A. stress management
B. maintaining a healthy body image
