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1. 
True or false? Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in the United States.
A.
True
B.
False
2. 
Having high blood pressure, having high cholesterol, and smoking tobacco all increase your risk for heart disease. Health care professionals call these “risk factors.” How many American adults have at least 1 of these 3 risk factors for heart disease?
A.
24%
B.
37%
C.
47%
D.
76%
3. 
How many Americans will have a heart attack for the first time this year?
A.
Less than 50,000
B.
100,000
C.
500,000
D.
More than 600,000
4. 
You have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if you know the warning signs. Which of these is a warning sign of a heart attack?
A.
Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
B.
Shortness of breath. .
C.
Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint
D.
All of the above.
5. 
True or false? Heart disease can run in a family. True False
A.
False
B.
True
6. 
By making healthy choices, you can help lower your risk for heart disease. Which one of these is not part of a healthy lifestyle?
A.
Being physically active.
B.
Taking medicine prescribed by your doctor.
C.
Smoking tobacco.
D.
Eating a healthy diet.
7. 
Your heart stops beating when a heart attack strikes. True or False
A.
True
B.
False
8. 
Your heart needs 1 straight hour of exercise every day. True or False
A.
False
B.
True
9. 
The most common type of heart disease in the U.S. is:
A.
Coronary artery disease
B.
Atrial fibrillation
C.
Mitral valve prolapse
D.
D Arrhythmias
10. 
High blood pressure is called a "silent" cardiovascular disease risk factor because:
A.
The sounds of blood flowing in your artery can only be heard with a stethoscope .
B.
It does not cause any external symptoms in most people.
C.
Few people with high blood pressure like to talk about it.
D.
It has not been the focus of public awareness campaigns
11. 
What is the name of the score patients are given after having their risk of cardiovascular disease assessed?
A.
Infinite risk score
B.
Abstinence risk score
C.
Absolute risk score
D.
Heart disease risk score