CLS Cardiovascular Risk Assessment & Management

Question 1

What is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Low HDL levels

Answer

Underweight status

Answer

Frequent exercise

Question 2

What tool estimates 10-year risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

ASCVD Risk Calculator

Answer

Framingham score

Answer

CHA2DS2-VASc

Answer

CAGE questionnaire

Question 3

Which lipid value is most important for cardiovascular risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

LDL cholesterol

Answer

Total cholesterol

Answer

Triglycerides

Answer

HDL cholesterol

Question 4

What role does smoking cessation play in cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Reduces cardiovascular risk

Answer

No effect on risk

Answer

Increases HDL

Answer

Raises triglycerides

Question 5

Which condition is a major contributor to cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Osteoarthritis

Answer

Asthma

Answer

Glaucoma

Question 6

What lifestyle factor improves cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity

Answer

High-sugar diet

Answer

Tobacco use

Answer

Excess alcohol

Question 7

What is the goal of antihypertensive therapy in cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Reduce stroke and heart attack risk

Answer

Increase cardiac output

Answer

Improve sleep

Answer

Raise HDL

Question 8

What is the primary treatment goal for high-risk cardiovascular patients?

Accepted Answer

LDL < 70 mg/dL

Answer

LDL < 100 mg/dL

Answer

LDL < 130 mg/dL

Answer

LDL < 160 mg/dL

Question 9

Why is weight management important in cardiovascular care?

Accepted Answer

It supports cardiovascular health

Answer

It increases muscle mass

Answer

It raises total cholesterol

Answer

It reduces bone density