Cardiovascular Health Quiz

Which condition is characterized by a lack of red blood cells?

• Angina

• Anemia

• Atherosclerosis

• Bradycardia

What is the purpose of an angioplasty?

• To remove a blood clot

• To widen narrowed or obstructed blood vessels

• To replace a heart valve

• To measure blood pressure

Which medication is used to prevent blood clotting?

• Beta-blocker

• Anticoagulant

• Diuretic

• Cholesterol

What is arrhythmia?

• A condition of slow heart rate

• An irregular heartbeat

• A blockage in the arteries

• A type of anemia

Which condition involves the hardening of the arteries?

• Atherosclerosis

• Bradycardia

• Cardiomyopathy

• Angina

What is the purpose of cardiac catheterization?

• To measure blood pressure

• To diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions

• To increase heart rate

• To decrease cholesterol

What is cholesterol?

• A type of blood cell

• A substance that can build up in arteries

• A hormone

• A type of protein

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What is the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart called?

• Endocarditis

• Hemostasis

• Orthostatic hypotension

• Sepsis

What are red blood cells scientifically known as?

• Leukocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Hemoglobin

• Myocardial infarction

Which protein in red blood cells carries oxygen?

• Hemoglobin

• Leukocytes

• Phlebitis

• Tachycardia