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Women's Cardiovascular Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about Women's Cardiovascular Health.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. High cholesterol

  3. Diabetes

  4. Smoking

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women.

What is the leading cause of death in women in the United States?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Alzheimer's disease

  5. Diabetes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States.

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack in women?

  1. Chest pain or discomfort

  2. Shortness of breath

  3. Nausea or vomiting

  4. Back or jaw pain

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed can be symptoms of a heart attack in women.

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease?

  1. At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week

  2. At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

  3. At least 1 hour of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

  4. At least 2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 1 hour of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of physical activity for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week.

Which of the following is a healthy diet for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease?

  1. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

  2. A diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium

  3. A diet that includes plenty of lean protein

  4. A diet that is low in sugar and processed foods

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed are components of a healthy diet for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.

What is the recommended amount of sleep for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease?

  1. At least 7 hours per night

  2. At least 8 hours per night

  3. At least 9 hours per night

  4. At least 10 hours per night

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of sleep for women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease is at least 7 hours per night.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women who are pregnant?

  1. Gestational diabetes

  2. Preeclampsia

  3. Eclampsia

  4. HELLP syndrome

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women who are pregnant.

What is the recommended amount of weight gain for women during pregnancy?

  1. 25-35 pounds

  2. 30-40 pounds

  3. 35-45 pounds

  4. 40-50 pounds

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of weight gain for women during pregnancy is 25-35 pounds.

Which of the following is a symptom of postpartum cardiomyopathy?

  1. Shortness of breath

  2. Fatigue

  3. Swelling in the feet and ankles

  4. Rapid heart rate

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed can be symptoms of postpartum cardiomyopathy.

What is the recommended amount of time for women to wait before starting to exercise after giving birth?

  1. 6 weeks

  2. 8 weeks

  3. 10 weeks

  4. 12 weeks

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of time for women to wait before starting to exercise after giving birth is 6 weeks.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women who are menopausal?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. High cholesterol

  3. Diabetes

  4. Obesity

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women who are menopausal.

What is the recommended amount of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who are menopausal?

  1. The lowest dose for the shortest amount of time

  2. The highest dose for the longest amount of time

  3. The lowest dose for the longest amount of time

  4. The highest dose for the shortest amount of time

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of HRT for women who are menopausal is the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time.

Which of the following is a symptom of a stroke in women?

  1. Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body

  2. Sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech

  3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

  4. Sudden dizziness or loss of balance

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options listed can be symptoms of a stroke in women.

What is the recommended amount of time for women to call 911 if they think they are having a stroke?

  1. Immediately

  2. Within 1 hour

  3. Within 2 hours

  4. Within 3 hours

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of time for women to call 911 if they think they are having a stroke is immediately.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women who are survivors of breast cancer?

  1. Radiation therapy

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Hormonal therapy

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women who are survivors of breast cancer.

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