#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Adequate sleep
#2
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
#3
What is the medical term for the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Embolism
Ischemia
#4
Which of the following activities is associated with improving cardiovascular health?
Excessive alcohol consumption
Sedentary lifestyle
Regular aerobic exercise
Skipping meals
#5
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Angina pectoris
#6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Severe headache with no known cause
Sudden onset of chest pain
#7
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Regular exercise
Smoking cessation
Maintaining a high-sodium diet
Managing stress levels
#8
What does the term 'defibrillation' refer to in emergency cardiac care?
Administration of blood thinners
Restoring normal heart rhythm with an electric shock
Performing chest compressions
Administering nitroglycerin
#9
Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Leg pain while walking
Severe headache
#10
Which of the following is a symptom of atrial fibrillation?
Slow heart rate
Regular heart rhythm
Palpitations
Stable blood pressure
#11
What does the acronym 'FAST' represent in the context of recognizing stroke symptoms?
Flexible, Alert, Sensitive, Timely
Fainting, Anxiety, Shortness of breath, Tiredness
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services
Fever, Aches, Sore throat, Tiredness
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of heart failure?
Persistent coughing
Swelling of the legs, ankles, or abdomen
Sudden chest pain
Shortness of breath at rest
#13
Which of the following is a symptom of a pulmonary embolism?
Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing
Abdominal cramping
Vision changes
Unexplained weight gain
#14
What does the term 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation' (CPR) refer to?
A surgical procedure to repair heart valves
An imaging technique to diagnose heart conditions
An emergency procedure to manually pump blood and deliver oxygen to the body
A medication used to lower blood pressure
#15
Which of the following substances is commonly used as a clot-busting medication during a heart attack?
Warfarin
Aspirin
Streptokinase
Nitroglycerin
#16
What is the recommended action if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?
Wait and see if the symptoms improve on their own
Call emergency services immediately and have the person chew an aspirin if available
Encourage the person to take deep breaths and relax
Offer them a glass of water and ask them to lie down
#17
What is the term for the condition where the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should?
Myocardial infarction
Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmia
Angina pectoris
#18
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Family history
Age
Gender
Smoking
#19
What is the medical term for a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
#20
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
100 compressions to 10 ventilations
#21
What is the most appropriate first aid response for someone experiencing a heart attack?
Give them aspirin to chew
Offer them water to drink
Perform CPR immediately
Encourage them to take deep breaths
#22
What is the primary purpose of the 'Chain of Survival' in emergency cardiac care?
To prolong the time before emergency services arrive
To ensure rapid initiation of CPR
To minimize the use of automated external defibrillators
To delay the administration of aspirin
#23
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
To regulate blood pressure
To generate electrical impulses and regulate heart rhythm
To filter waste from the blood
To produce red blood cells
#24
What is the primary cause of a hemorrhagic stroke?
Blood clot in the brain
Burst blood vessel in the brain
Narrowing of blood vessels
Excessive bleeding from the nose
#25
Which of the following statements about cholesterol is true?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered 'bad' cholesterol
Low levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease
Triglycerides are a type of cholesterol found in the blood
Statins are used to raise cholesterol levels in the body