#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Normal cholesterol levels
#2
What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?
Low blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
High blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
#3
Which of the following lifestyle factors can contribute to better cardiovascular health?
Smoking
Sedentary lifestyle
Healthy diet
Excessive alcohol consumption
#4
What does LDL stand for in relation to cholesterol?
Low Density Lipoprotein
Long Distance Locomotion
Low Digestive Level
Lymphatic Delivery Locus
#5
Which of the following is a diagnostic test for assessing cardiovascular health?
MRI scan
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
X-ray
Blood sugar test
#6
What is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Severe headache
Persistent cough
Chest pain or discomfort
Joint pain
#7
What is the purpose of the Framingham Risk Score?
To assess risk of stroke
To predict risk of cardiovascular events
To measure lung function
To diagnose diabetes
#8
What is the recommended blood pressure level for optimal cardiovascular health?
130/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
120/70 mmHg
150/100 mmHg
#9
What is the role of aspirin in cardiovascular health?
To reduce inflammation
To lower blood pressure
To prevent blood clotting
To regulate cholesterol levels
#10
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated hypertension?
Kidney failure
Type 1 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Hypothyroidism
#11
What is the term for the condition where there is an insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle?
Atherosclerosis
Angina
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
#12
What is the function of statins in cardiovascular care?
Lower blood pressure
Reduce cholesterol levels
Regulate heart rate
Prevent blood clotting
#13
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain while walking
Coldness in one leg or foot
Numbness or weakness in one side of the body
Sores on the feet that won't heal
#14
Which of the following imaging techniques is commonly used to diagnose coronary artery disease?
Ultrasound
CT angiography
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)