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WorksheetsCancer & Cardiovascular Disease Quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
What is the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S?
Air pollution
UV radiation
Tobacco smoke
Genetic mutation
What type of tumor is non-cancerous?
Malignant
Benign
Metastatic
Invasive
Which type of cancer begins in the blood-forming cells of bone marrow?
Carcinoma
Sarcoma
Lymphoma
Leukemia
What is another term for a heart attack?
Stroke
Cardiac arrest
Myocardial infarction
Angina
What condition is characterized by hardened arteries from plaque buildup?
Varicose veins
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Valvular disease
Which cancer is the deadliest female cancer due to late detection?
Cervical
Breast
Ovarian
Uterine
What is the most diagnosed cancer in women?
Lung
Colon
Breast
Skin
Which type of cholesterol is considered “good”?
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides
VLDL
What cancer screening test is used to detect cervical cancer?
Mammogram
PSA Test
Pap Test
Colonoscopy
What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease?
Stroke
Atherosclerosis
High blood pressure
Arrhythmia
Which cancer begins in the lymph nodes or tissue?
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Sarcoma
Melanoma
What condition occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively?
Heart failure
Stroke
Cardiac arrest
Aneurysm
What lifestyle factor causes approximately 30% of all cancers?
Sedentary Lifestyle
Alcohol
Tobacco
Viruses
What is the term for the spread of cancer to other parts of the body?
Angina
Malignancy
Metastasis
Infiltration
Which heart condition often causes sudden cardiac arrest?
Stroke
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Hypertension
Cancer cells self-destruct if they are damaged.
True
False
UVB rays cause long-term skin damage, while UVA rays cause sunburn.
True
False
Leukemia often forms solid tumors.
True
False
Coronary bypass surgery uses veins or arteries to reroute blood flow.
True
False
Smoking increases both blood pressure and heart rate.
True
False
HDL cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup.
True
False
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of both cancer and heart disease.
True
False
Arrhythmia is a normal, healthy heartbeat rhythm.
True
False
Women may experience less typical heart attack symptoms like fatigue and nausea.
True
False
Radiation therapy only kills cancer cells, not normal cells.
True
False
________ is the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
Metastasis
Osmosis
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
________ is also called a heart attack.
Myocardial Infarction
Angina Pectoris
Cardiac Arrest
Arrhythmia
________ is the medical term for high blood pressure.
Hypertension
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Anemia
________ cancer is the deadliest female reproductive cancer.
Ovarian
Cervical
Endometrial
Vaginal
30. ________ cholesterol is considered “good” cholesterol.
HDL
LDL
VLDL
Triglyceride
31. ________ veins are twisted, enlarged veins caused by faulty valves.
Varicose
Pulmonary
Jugular
Portal
________ is a substance that causes cancer.
Carcinogen
Antigen
Enzyme
Vitamin
A ________ is used to sample tissue to confirm a cancer diagnosis.
Biopsy
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Cancer of the blood that doesn't form solid tumors is called ________.
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Carcinoma
Sarcoma
________ is the condition in which the heart can’t pump blood properly.
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
36. ________ rays from the sun contribute to skin cancer.
Ultraviolet
Infrared
Microwave
Visible
A bulging blood vessel is called an ________.
Aneurysm
Embolism
Thrombus
Stenosis
A ________ exam helps detect breast cancer early.
Mammogram
X-ray
Ultrasound
Blood
A ________ is used to monitor the heart’s electrical activity.
ECG
EEG
MRI
X-ray
40. ________ is the buildup of plaque inside artery walls.
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
Anemia
Hypertension
41. Which of the following lists three common warning signs of a heart attack?
Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea
Fever, rash, sore throat
Headache, blurred vision, sneezing
Cough, runny nose, earache
Three simple tasks a bystander can use to identify a stroke are:
Ask the person to smile, raise both arms, and speak a simple sentence.
Check the person's pulse, measure their blood pressure, and ask them to walk in a straight line.
Ask the person to close their eyes, touch their nose, and hop on one foot.
Measure the person's temperature, check their vision, and ask them to count backwards from 100.
The difference between benign and malignant tumors is:
Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body, while malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and spread.
Benign tumors are always cancerous, while malignant tumors are not.
Malignant tumors are smaller than benign tumors.
Benign tumors grow faster than malignant tumors.
