#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden weight gain
Persistent cough
Chest pain or discomfort
Joint pain
#2
What is the average resting heart rate for adults?
50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#3
Which of the following is a major modifiable risk factor for heart disease?
Age
Gender
Family history
High blood pressure
#4
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#5
What is the normal range for LDL cholesterol levels?
Less than 100 mg/dL
100-129 mg/dL
130-159 mg/dL
160-189 mg/dL
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of arrhythmia?
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Atrioventricular septal defect
Supraventricular tachycardia
#7
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Smoking
Regular exercise
High cholesterol
#8
What does an ECG measure?
Blood pressure
Blood sugar level
Electrical activity of the heart
Oxygen saturation
#9
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated hypertension?
Type 1 diabetes
Stroke
Rheumatoid arthritis
Asthma
#10
What is the main function of beta-blockers in treating heart conditions?
Lowering cholesterol levels
Increasing heart rate
Decreasing blood pressure
Dilating blood vessels
#11
What is the primary function of statins in cardiac care?
Reduce blood clotting
Control heart rate
Lower cholesterol levels
Increase blood pressure
#12
What is the medical term for a rapid heartbeat?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation
#13
What does the term 'cardiac catheterization' refer to?
A surgical procedure to remove plaque from arteries
A diagnostic test to evaluate heart function and blood flow
A procedure to implant a pacemaker
A non-invasive imaging technique to visualize heart structures
#14
What does the term 'myocardial infarction' refer to?
A heart attack
A type of heart surgery
A congenital heart defect
An irregular heartbeat
#15
Which imaging technique is commonly used to assess cardiac structure and function?
CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
#16
Which of the following is a common side effect of nitroglycerin therapy?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Headache
Muscle weakness
#17
What is the primary function of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
Regulating heart rate
Preventing blood clots
Monitoring blood sugar levels
Restoring normal heart rhythm