WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 5 Exam
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2025/2026 GRADED A+
Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Modifiable risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? - CORRECT ANSWER-SBP
of 120-139 or DBP 80-89
Normal= less than 120 and 80
Elevated= 120-129 and less than 80
Stage 1=130-139 and 80-89
Stage 2=140 above and 90 above
, What is the most commonly occurring congenital cardiovascular defect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
Down syndrome is a risk for this
What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower
extremities may indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? -
CORRECT ANSWER-200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
Reviewed Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026 GRADED A+
Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Modifiable risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? - CORRECT ANSWER-SBP
of 120-139 or DBP 80-89
Normal= less than 120 and 80
Elevated= 120-129 and less than 80
Stage 1=130-139 and 80-89
Stage 2=140 above and 90 above
, What is the most commonly occurring congenital cardiovascular defect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
Down syndrome is a risk for this
What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower
extremities may indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? -
CORRECT ANSWER-200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
