Which of These Patients Is at Highest Risk of a Myocardial

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of these patients is at highest risk of a myocardial infarction?

• A) an obese male, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl
• B) an obese female, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl
• C) a child with poor dietary habits and inactivity
• D) a male smoker, age 55, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease
• E) a female non-smoker, age 45, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease

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Definitions:

Upper Body Strength

The physical strength of the muscles in the upper part of the body, including the arms, shoulders, chest, and back.

Weight Bearing

The ability to support weight or force applied on the body, often used in the context of rehabilitation.

Base of Support

The area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the object or person makes with the supporting surface.

Center of Gravity

The point in a body or system around which its mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced.