Quiz


1.	Which of the following is true regarding heart attacks?
	A. During a heart attack, blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked
	B. A section of heart muscle can become damaged and begins to die
	C. Heart attack is a leading killer of both men and women in the U.S.
	D. All of the above

2.	Which of the following is another name for a heart attack?
	A. Myocardial infarction
	B. Acute respiratory syndrome
	C. Brain attack
	D. All of the above

3.	What controllable risk factor increases the risk for heart attack?
	A. Smoking
	B. High blood pressure and/or cholesterol
	C. Being overweight
	D. All of the above

4.	Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
	A. Leg pain
	B. Shortness of breath
	C. Constipation
	D. All of the above

5.	What should you do if you think you’re having a heart attack?
	A. Wait 20 minutes and then call a doctor
	B. Take an antacid
	C. Call 911 immediately
	D. Drive yourself to a hospital

6.	How is a heart attack diagnosed?
	A. Temperature
	B. Symptoms
	C. Results of diagnostic tests, such as an EKG and blood tests
	D. B and C

7.	How is a heart attack treated?
	A. Antacids
	B. Nitrogen
	C. Clot-busting medications
	D. All of the above

8.	How can a heart attack be prevented?
	A. Trim down if you’re overweight
	B. Eat a low-carb diet
	C. Don’t smoke
	D. A and C

9.	What can be done to prevent a second heart attack?
	A. Take heart disease medications
	B. Bed rest
	C. Avoid carbohydrates
	D. All of the above