Chapter 10 – Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Test Your Knowledge
1. The type of heart disease that can cause slurred speech, arm movement loss and facial drooping:
a. Myocardial Infarction
b. Cerebrovascular accident
c. Sudden Cardiac Death
d. Arrhythmia
2. What acronym is used to help identify if someone is having a stroke?
a. SLOW
b. JUMP
c. FAST
d. DOWN
3. Crushing chest pains are called:
a. Angina Rhomboids
b. Angina Femurous
c. Angina Pectoris
d. Angina Visceralis
4. Which of the following is not a factor that increases risk of CVD?
a. Being Female
b. Smoking
c. Having family history of CVD
d. Being older than 65
5. A fasting blood glucose level to be normal should be less than
a. 100
b. 110
c. 125
d. 150
Answers: 1.B, 2.C, 3.C, 4.A, 5.A