3.12.F - Quiz: Diseases Part I

Question 1

Some of the more common heart diseases include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary artery disease
Arrhythmia
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart attack

Answer 1

Cardiomyopathy
Coronary artery disease
Arrhythmia
Heart attack

Question 2

Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time, which could partially or totally block the blood flow. This process is called __________.
Atherosclerosis
Myocardial infarction
Cardiomyopathy
Angina

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis

Question 3

What is the most common type of heart arrhythmia?
Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy
Atrial fibrillation
Myocardial infarction

Answer 3

Atrial fibrillation

Question 4

Cardiomyopathy can also occur in children, and this is known as __________. It can affect any child of any age, gender, or ethnic background. It can be inherited, or a child may get it from a viral infection; however, the cause is not always known.
Pediatric cardiomyopathy
Adolescent cardiomyopathy
Geriatric cardiomyopathy
Chronic cardiomyopathy

Answer 4

Pediatric cardiomyopathy

Question 5

In the United States, someone dies from a heart disease every __________.
Five seconds
Minute
Two minutes
Five minutes

Answer 5

Minute

Question 6

__________ is a term used for several different diseases/conditions of the heart muscle. There are many causes of these diseases. Likewise, there are many different symptoms and treatments as well. These diseases can affect males and females of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. In these diseases, the muscle in the heart changes to become thick, thin, stiff, or filled with fluid that does not belong in the heart. When that happens, the heart has a reduced ability to pump blood. The inability to pump blood can result in irregular heartbeats, blood backing up into the lungs or other areas of the body, or heart failure.
“Cardiomyopathy”
“Cancer”
“Heart attack”
“Arrhythmia”
“Diabetes”

Answer 6

“Cardiomyopathy”

Question 7

Which of the following are the main types of cardiomyopathy? (Select all that apply.)
Hypertrophic
Barometric
Filtered
Arrhythmogenic
Hyperbaric
Restrictive
Dilated

Answer 7

Hypertrophic
Arrhythmogenic
Restrictive
Dilated

Question 8

Which of the following physical conditions and lifestyle choices increase(s) the risk of developing heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
Being obese
Being overweight
Regular exercise
Excessive alcohol use
Diabetes
Poor diet
Lack of physical activity
Being underweight

Answer 8

Being obese
Being overweight
Excessive alcohol use
Diabetes
Poor diet
Lack of physical activity

Question 9

__________ is caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart and other parts of the body.
Arrhythmia
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes
Cardiomyopathy
Heart attack
Cancer

Answer 9

Coronary artery disease

Question 10

A(n) __________ happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked, preventing oxygen from getting to the brain.
Myocardial infarction
Angina
Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmia
Stroke

Answer 10

Stroke

Question 11

Which of the following are ways you can reduce your risk of having a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
Control your blood pressure
If you are a smoker, stop smoking
Move to a warmer climate
Avoid excessive use of alcohol
Limit your physical activity

Answer 11

Control your blood pressure
If you are a smoker, stop smoking
Avoid excessive use of alcohol

Question 12

A(n) __________ stroke is caused by a blood clot or other debris that forms in veins or arteries leading away from the brain. These blood clots move from other parts of the body to the brain. The blood clot commonly affects the heart or is in a vein or artery leading to the heart.
Geriatric
Hemorrhagic
Thrombotic
Embolic
Pediatric

Answer 12

Embolic

Question 13

A(n) __________ stroke happens when there is a hemorrhage (leaking of blood) in a blood vessel within the brain. The blood that leaks causes pressure to build up, causing damage to the brain cells.
Ischemic
Hemorrhagic
Geriatric
Pediatric

Answer 13

Hemorrhagic

Question 14

A(n) __________ stroke is caused by a blood clot in one of the arteries leading to the brain. The clot may be due to plaque building up in the arteries going to the brain, reducing the blood flow to the brain.
Geriatric
Thrombotic
Embolic
Hemorrhagic

Answer 14

Thrombotic

Question 15

Your risk of having a stroke is higher if you what? (Select all that apply.)
Have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack
Are younger than fifty-five
Have a family history of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or heart attack
Are female
Live on a farm
Are African American

Answer 15

Have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack
Have a family history of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or heart attack
Are female
Are African American

Question 16

What is another name for a transient ischemic attack?
Maxi stroke
Major stroke
Mini stroke
Minor stroke
Micro stroke

Answer 16

Mini stroke

Question 17

What is the abbreviation/acronym for telling if someone might be having a stroke?
F.A.S.T.
S.L.O.W.
R.A.C.E.
F.O.R.C.E.

Answer 17

F.A.S.T.

Question 18

In a(n) __________, an artery near the surface of the brain ruptures and causes blood to fill the space between the brain and the skull. One of the first signs of the rupture is a sudden and very painful or severe headache.
Transient ischemic attack
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Aneurysm

Answer 18

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Question 19

Any woman can develop gestational diabetes, but some women are at greater risk. What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
Being underweight
Age less than twenty-five
Age greater than twenty-five
Family history
Being overweight or obese
Non-white ethnic background
Being Caucasian

Answer 19

Family history
Being overweight or obese
Non-white ethnic background
Being Caucasian

Question 20

Type 1 diabetes is __________ than type 2 diabetes.
Easier to diagnose
Harder to diagnose
Much more common
Much less common

Answer 20

Much less common

Question 21

People with type 1 diabetes must take __________ several times a day to keep their blood sugar levels under control.
Sugar tablets
Insulin
Aspirin
Glucose tablets

Answer 21

Insulin

Question 22

Which of the following are risk factors for type 2 diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
Abnormal triglyceride and/or cholesterol levels
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Being underweight
Regular physical activity
High blood pressure

Answer 22

Abnormal triglyceride and/or cholesterol levels
Polycystic ovary syndrome
High blood pressure

Question 23

What is another name for glucose?
Sugar
Lipids
Fiber
Insulin

Answer 23

Sugar

Question 24

Which of the following are risk factors for type 2 diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
Being underweight
Being overweight or obese
History of hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and/or gestational diabetes
Low blood pressure
Ethnic background
Physical inactivity
Family history

Answer 24

Being overweight or obese
History of hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and/or gestational diabetes
Ethnic background
Physical inactivity
Family history

Question 25

__________ diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Gestational
Type 2
Type 1
Type A
Pediatric

Answer 25

Type 2