Evidence Suggests That One of the Following Statements About the Relationship

question 98

Multiple Choice

Evidence suggests that one of the following statements about the relationship of education to health and life expectancy is false.Which is it?

• A)More highly educated people are able to take their medicines on a prescribed schedule.
• B)More highly educated people use seat belts.
• C)More highly educated people who smoke are less likely to quit.
• D)More highly educated people have better access to health information.

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Definitions:

Semilunar Valves

Valves located between the ventricles of the heart and the large arteries leaving the heart (the pulmonary artery and aorta) that prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles.

Diastole

The period during a heartbeat when the heart muscle is in a state of relaxation, permitting the chambers to be replenished with blood.

Carotid Artery Pulse

A pulse that can be felt on either side of the neck over the carotid arteries, used to assess heart rate and rhythm.

Apical Pulse

The heartbeat as heard with a stethoscope placed on the chest directly over the apex of the heart, used for accurate measurement of heart rate.