#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?
Regular physical activity
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Non-smoker
#2
Which diagnostic procedure is used to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart?
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Angiography
Cardiac catheterization
#3
What is the leading cause of death globally according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Respiratory diseases
Infectious diseases
Cardiovascular diseases
Cancer
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease?
Heart failure
Peripheral artery disease
Osteoarthritis
Arrhythmia
#5
Which of the following is a diagnostic test used to evaluate heart function by creating images of the heart's chambers and valves?
Echocardiography
Cardiac catheterization
Electrocardiography
Coronary angiography
#6
What is a common symptom of a stroke, a condition related to cardiovascular health?
Sudden chest pain
Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
Frequent urination
Chronic cough
#7
What is the term for the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases?
Thrombosis
Embolism
Atherosclerosis
Ischemia
#8
What is a common symptom of coronary artery disease?
Chest pain (angina)
Shortness of breath
Nausea and vomiting
All of the above
#9
Which imaging technique uses a radioactive tracer to assess blood flow to the heart muscle?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Echocardiography
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Computed tomography (CT)
#10
What is the primary purpose of cardiac catheterization?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart function
To visualize coronary arteries
To diagnose heart valve disorders
#11
Which of the following is a non-invasive imaging technique used to evaluate blood flow and detect blockages in the coronary arteries?
Cardiac catheterization
Echocardiography
Coronary angiography
Nuclear stress test
#12
Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure that involves injecting dye into the coronary arteries to visualize blood flow?
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Coronary angiography
Nuclear stress test
#13
What is the purpose of a Holter monitor in cardiovascular assessment?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart function
To record heart rhythm over a period of time
To visualize coronary arteries
#14
What is the main purpose of a coronary calcium scan?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart function
To detect calcium deposits in coronary arteries
To visualize coronary arteries
#15
What is the purpose of a stress test in cardiovascular evaluation?
To measure blood pressure
To detect abnormal heart rhythms
To evaluate heart function under physical stress
To assess blood cholesterol levels
#16
What is the main purpose of angioplasty in treating coronary artery disease?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart function
To visualize coronary arteries
To open narrowed or blocked arteries
#17
Which of the following is a surgical procedure to bypass blocked arteries and improve blood flow to the heart muscle?
Pacemaker implantation
Stent placement
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Angioplasty
#18
What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart function
To deliver electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm
To visualize coronary arteries
#19
Which of the following is a surgical procedure used to widen narrowed arteries by inserting a small balloon and inflating it at the site of blockage?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Pacemaker implantation
Stent placement
Angioplasty