HPEX 310- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERWERS 2025 -
2026
Cardiovascular Disease ANSWER - any disease that,affects the heart,or
blood vessels
-17+ million death per,year(expected to rise to 23+ million by 2030)
*the leading cause of death globally*
CVD in the U.S. ANSWER - -the #1 cause death in the U.S.
-accounts for,nearly 1 out of every 3 deaths
-Approx. 787,000 people die annually from cardiovascular,disorders
-estimates of lost wages, medical expenses, and other related costs
exceeded $480 billion in 2015
-86 million AmericANSWER have some form of CVD
The Most Common Types,of CVD ANSWER - -Arteriosclerosis
-Coronary Heart Disease(coronary artery disease)
-Hypertension
-Stroke(Cerebrovascular,Accident)
Arteriosclerosis ANSWER - a group of diseases characterized by a
narrowing or,"hardening" of the arteries
Atherosclerosis ANSWER - a special type of arteriosclerosis that
results,in arterial blockage from a build up of fatty deposits(plaque)
Coronary Heart Disease(Coronary Artery Disease) ANSWER - -
the result of atherosclerotic plaque blocking one or more of the blood
vessels that supply the heart
Heart Attack ANSWER - -the result,of the death of heart muscle cells in the
left ventricle
HPEX 310- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERWERS 2025 -
2026
, *Every year more than 715,000 AmericANSWER have a heart attack, and
40% die within the first hour*
Stroke(Cerebrovascular Accident) ANSWER - occurs
when blood supply to the brain is cut off for more than
five minutes
Hypertension ANSWER - abnormally high blood pressure
Recognizing a Heart Attack ANSWER -
a. Mild to moderate pain in the chest,that may spread to the shoulders,
neck, or,arms
b. Uncomfortable pressure or sensation of fullness in the chest
c. Severe pain in the chest
d. Dizziness, fainting, nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath
Risk Factors for,CVD ANSWER - -Non-Modifiable:
a. Age
b. Family History
-Modifiable:
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Diabetes
e. Dyslipidemia
f. HDL-C
g. Hypertension
h. Negative Risk Factors
i. Obesity
j. Physical Inactivity
Hypertension("The Silent Killer") ANSWER - a. Normal:
HPEX 310- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERWERS 2025 -
2026
2026
Cardiovascular Disease ANSWER - any disease that,affects the heart,or
blood vessels
-17+ million death per,year(expected to rise to 23+ million by 2030)
*the leading cause of death globally*
CVD in the U.S. ANSWER - -the #1 cause death in the U.S.
-accounts for,nearly 1 out of every 3 deaths
-Approx. 787,000 people die annually from cardiovascular,disorders
-estimates of lost wages, medical expenses, and other related costs
exceeded $480 billion in 2015
-86 million AmericANSWER have some form of CVD
The Most Common Types,of CVD ANSWER - -Arteriosclerosis
-Coronary Heart Disease(coronary artery disease)
-Hypertension
-Stroke(Cerebrovascular,Accident)
Arteriosclerosis ANSWER - a group of diseases characterized by a
narrowing or,"hardening" of the arteries
Atherosclerosis ANSWER - a special type of arteriosclerosis that
results,in arterial blockage from a build up of fatty deposits(plaque)
Coronary Heart Disease(Coronary Artery Disease) ANSWER - -
the result of atherosclerotic plaque blocking one or more of the blood
vessels that supply the heart
Heart Attack ANSWER - -the result,of the death of heart muscle cells in the
left ventricle
HPEX 310- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERWERS 2025 -
2026
, *Every year more than 715,000 AmericANSWER have a heart attack, and
40% die within the first hour*
Stroke(Cerebrovascular Accident) ANSWER - occurs
when blood supply to the brain is cut off for more than
five minutes
Hypertension ANSWER - abnormally high blood pressure
Recognizing a Heart Attack ANSWER -
a. Mild to moderate pain in the chest,that may spread to the shoulders,
neck, or,arms
b. Uncomfortable pressure or sensation of fullness in the chest
c. Severe pain in the chest
d. Dizziness, fainting, nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath
Risk Factors for,CVD ANSWER - -Non-Modifiable:
a. Age
b. Family History
-Modifiable:
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Diabetes
e. Dyslipidemia
f. HDL-C
g. Hypertension
h. Negative Risk Factors
i. Obesity
j. Physical Inactivity
Hypertension("The Silent Killer") ANSWER - a. Normal:
HPEX 310- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERWERS 2025 -
2026
