#1
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?
High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#2
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#3
Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body?
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#4
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
To regulate body temperature
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
To produce hormones
To filter waste from the blood
#5
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Thrombosis
#6
Which of the following is a symptom of a stroke?
Severe headache
Low blood sugar
Increased heart rate
Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
#7
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Cardiac tamponade
Aortic dissection
Angina pectoris
#8
Which of the following procedures involves inserting a thin tube into a blocked coronary artery to restore blood flow?
Angioplasty
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Cardiac catheterization
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?
Persistent coughing
Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
Shortness of breath
#10
What is the purpose of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?
To repair heart valves
To remove plaque from arteries
To bypass blocked coronary arteries
To correct irregular heartbeats
#11
Which imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the heart?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT (Computed Tomography) scan
Echocardiography
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan
#12
What is the primary cause of aortic stenosis?
Atherosclerosis
Rheumatic fever
Congenital heart defect
Coronary artery disease
#13
What is the purpose of a pacemaker?
To regulate heart rhythm
To measure blood pressure
To monitor oxygen saturation
To assist in breathing
#14
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Regular exercise
Low cholesterol levels
Smoking
Healthy diet
#15
Which medication is commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels?
Antibiotics
Beta-blockers
Statins
Antidepressants
#16
Which of the following is a common symptom of venous insufficiency?
Chest pain
Leg swelling
Hypertension
Frequent urination
#17
Which of the following is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Leg pain and swelling
Headache