#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
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
#11
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
#12
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
#13
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
#14
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