#1
Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the heart muscle?
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Cardiomyopathy
#2
What does the abbreviation 'COPD' stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cardiac Output and Peripheral Device
Congenital Obstruction of Pulmonary Duct
Coronary Obstruction and Pulmonary Dysfunction
#3
What does the term 'Atherosclerosis' refer to?
Narrowing and hardening of the arteries
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Formation of blood clots
Enlargement of the heart chambers
#4
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?
High cholesterol levels
Regular exercise
Smoking
High blood pressure
#5
Which of the following is a medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Atrial fibrillation
Cardiac tamponade
#6
Which term refers to the surgical removal of plaque from an artery?
Angioplasty
Thrombectomy
Endarterectomy
Embolectomy
#7
What does the term 'Dyspnea' commonly refer to?
Irregular heart rhythm
Difficulty breathing
Increased blood pressure
Chest pain
#8
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#9
Which of the following is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?
Chest pain
Excessive sweating
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
#10
Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Coughing up blood
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Decreased heart rate
#11
Which condition is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Heart failure
Atherosclerosis
#12
What does the term 'Arrhythmia' refer to?
Irregular heart rhythm
Enlargement of the heart
Obstruction of blood vessels
Abnormal lung function
#13
Which condition is characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs?
Pulmonary embolism
Aneurysm
Deep vein thrombosis
Angina pectoris
#14
What does the term 'Cyanosis' commonly refer to?
Yellowing of the skin
Bluish discoloration of the skin
Redness of the skin
Pallor (paleness) of the skin
#15
Which of the following is a condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat that originates in the atria?
Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation