#1
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#2
What is the main function of the coronary arteries?
To carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle
To regulate blood pressure in the heart chambers
To remove waste products from the heart
To transport carbon dioxide out of the heart
#3
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Severe headache
Chest pain or discomfort
Numbness in the legs
Blurry vision
#4
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of heart valve?
Aortic valve
Tricuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Diaphragmatic valve
#6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain while walking (claudication)
Weakness or numbness in the legs
Sudden chest pain
Coldness in the lower leg or foot
#7
What does the term 'cardiomyopathy' refer to?
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Weakening of the heart muscle
An enlarged heart
High blood pressure
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a stroke?
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg
Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Severe chest pain
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
#9
What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
To conduct electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles
To regulate heart rate by initiating electrical impulses
To regulate blood pressure in the arteries
To coordinate the contraction of the ventricles
#10
Which diagnostic procedure measures the electrical activity of the heart?
MRI
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Angiography
#11
What is the primary purpose of a stress test?
To measure blood pressure
To assess heart rate variability
To evaluate heart function during physical stress
To detect blood clots
#12
Which lipid is commonly referred to as 'bad' cholesterol?
#13
What is the name of the medical procedure that involves inserting a small, metal mesh tube into a narrowed artery to improve blood flow?
Angioplasty
Cardiac catheterization
Coronary bypass surgery
Stent placement
#14
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?
Low blood pressure
Regular physical activity
High cholesterol levels
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables
#15
What is the medical term for a rapid heartbeat?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Angina
#16
Which of the following imaging techniques uses sound waves to produce images of the heart?
MRI
CT scan
Echocardiography
PET scan
#17
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?
High blood pressure
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Increased energy levels
#18
What is the name of the condition characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to restricted blood flow?
Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Embolism
#19
Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart's chambers and valves?
Angiography
Echocardiogram
Cardiac catheterization
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
#20
What is the term for a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, typically in the leg?
Aneurysm
Embolism
Thrombosis
Ischemia
#21
What does the term 'cardiac catheterization' involve?
Inserting a tube into the mouth to examine the esophagus
Injecting dye into blood vessels and taking X-rays of the heart
Measuring blood pressure in the arteries of the legs
Measuring oxygen levels in the blood
#22
What does the term 'arrhythmia' refer to?
Low blood pressure
An irregular heart rhythm
High cholesterol levels
Chest pain
#23
What is the function of the pacemaker cells in the heart?
To regulate blood pressure
To contract the heart muscles
To initiate and regulate the heart's electrical activity
To produce hormones that regulate heart rate
#24
What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?
Endocarditis
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Cardiomyopathy
#25
Which of the following is a condition characterized by rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to complications such as stroke or heart failure?
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Bradycardia
Premature atrial contraction