Question 1

Men and women experience the same symptoms when having a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hypertension (high blood pressure)  and prehypertension affects about ________ percent of all Americans age 20 and older.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   40
C)   50
D)   60E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The fatty, wax like substance that circulates through the bloodstream and performs many necessary functions is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin.
B)   statins.
C)   platelets.
D)   cholesterol.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The most common warning symptom of a heart attack, for both men and women, is

Accepted Answer

A)   pain in one or both legs.
B)   chest pain or discomfort.
C)   unusual tiredness.
D)   nausea and vomiting.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

The most common warning symptom of a heart attack, for both men and women, is