Myocardial Infarction Answers

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Which of the following are true about myocardial infarctions? Select all that apply.

A
can cause cardiac arrest
B
can cause vomiting or headaches
C
can cause the heart to beat erratically
D
can damage the heart
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What reduces blood supply to the heart?

A
blood clots
B
damage to coronary arteries
C
stents
D
fatigue
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What is ischemia?

A
medication to treat myocardial infarctions
B
type of heart damage
C
branch of the coronary arteries
D
insufficient blood supply to the heart
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What are the early warning signs of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply.

A
pressure in the center of the chest
B
low blood pressure
C
pain in the left arm
D
increased muscle strength
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Which of the following occurs during a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply.

A
energy levels decrease
B
circulation speeds up
C
muscles become weaker
D
energy levels increase
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What is the best method of lowering the risk of heart disease?

A
eating less fruit
B
maintaining a healthy weight
C
reducing exercise
D
spending less time on the computer
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What type of treatment involves a catheter with a balloon?

A
bypass surgery
B
angioplasty
C
stent placement surgery
D
open heart surgery
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What does the body do to compensate when not enough oxygen is getting to tissues?

A
flushes the face
B
increases breathing rate
C
sends more blood to the extremities
D
has a coronary bypass
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In which blood vessels does plaque occur? Select all that apply.

A
the heart
B
coronary arteries
C
blood vessels in the extremities
D
branches of coronary arteries
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What is the primary reason for the formation of a blood clot?

A
cold temperature
B
bleeding injury to a blood vessel
C
coughing too hard
D
low blood pressure
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What dietary recommendation should be followed to prevent myocardial infarction?

A
Drink less water.
B
Eat more animal fat.
C
Consume a diet high in sugar.
D
Consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables.

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