Cardiovascular Disease Test

Question 0

blood pressure that is continually above normal

Answer 0

Hypertension

Question 1

warning sign that the heart is not getting enough oxygen

Answer 1

Angina Pectoris

Question 2

irregular heart beat

Answer 2

Arrhythmias

Question 3

cerebal hemorrhage

Answer 3

Stroke

Question 4

heart is too weak to maintain a regular rate

Answer 4

Congestive Heart Failure

Question 5

damage to the heart muscle

Answer 5

Heart Attack

Question 6

affects the heart & blood vessels

Answer 6

Cardiovascular Disease

Question 7

plaque accumulation on the artery walls

Answer 7

Atherosclerosis

Question 8

4 ways to reduce high blood pressure

Answer 8

1. exercise
2. weight management
3. proper nutrition
4. medications

Question 9

2 of the 4 diagnostic tools for CVD

Answer 9

1. MRI

2. Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Question 10

2’of the 4 treatments for CVD

Answer 10

1. pacemakers

2. medications

Question 11

3 risk factors of CVD you can NOT control

Answer 11

1. hereditary
2. gender
3. age

Question 12

3 risks of CVD that you CAN control

Answer 12

1. stress
2. tobacco/drug use
3. physical inactivity

Question 13

How can you control stress?

Answer 13

practice relaxation

Question 14

How can you control tobacco/drug use?

Answer 14

don’t do drugs and don’t smoke

Question 15

How can you control physical inactivity?

Answer 15

exercise

Question 16

Which 4 types of non-communicable diseases are we learning about in class

Answer 16

1. Cardiovascular disease
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Arthritis

Question 17

a disease that is not transmitter by another person, a vector, or the environment, caused by habits & behavior

Answer 17

a non-communicable disease

Question 18

Why is hypertension known as the “silent killer?”

Answer 18

It often has no warning signs in early stages, find out about it when it’s too late

Question 19

What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?

Answer 19

• Heart Attack: damage to the heart muscle caused by reduced or blocked blood supply. Can cause heart damage or death.
• Stroke: occurs when a blocked artery disrupts blood flow to the brain. It also can be caused by when a blood vessel in brain bursts. Can result in paralyzation, brain damage, or death.

Question 20

fatty substance in the blood

Answer 20

plaque

Question 21

How can a person reduce plaque build-up?

Answer 21

You can reduce it by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet

Question 22

What is plaque build up and how can a person reduce it? (if any)

Answer 22

Plaque build up is when too much plaque gets into the blood** it can result in a heart attack or stroke. Can reduce it by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.