Module test - CHSS eLearning

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Q1. When using the ASSIGN score calculator for cardiovascular risk, what result is considered to be of high risk?*
- A. 10 or below
- B. 20 or above
- C. 50 or above

Q.1 Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 1 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.1. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is B.

Q2. Living in an area of socio-economic deprivation may impact on a persons cardiovascular risk by?*
- A. Having no impact on a person’s risk
- B. Decreasing a person’s risk
- C. Increasing a person’s risk

Q.2 Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 2 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.2 Answer

Well done, the correct answer is C.

Q3. How many minutes of physical activity are recommended for maintaining general good health?*
- A. 45 minutes on at least 5 days of the week
- B. 60 minutes on at least 5 days of the week
- C. 30 minutes on at least 5 days of the week

Q.3. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 3 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.3. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is C.

Q4. Which factors increase the risk of developing heart disease?*
- A. Inactivity
- B. Smoking
- C. Cholesterol
- D. All of the above

Q.4. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 4 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.4. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is D.

Q.5. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 5 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.5. Answer

Well done, this statement is true.

Q6. A person has an ASSIGN risk score of >20% and is taking no medication. What treatment options could you consider?*
- A. An antihypertensive medication and a statin
- B. Antihypertensive medication and aspirin
- C. Statin only
- D. Antihypertensive medication only

Q.6. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 6 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.6. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is A.

Q7. A person over the age of 40 should have a CVD risk assessment at least:*
- A. Every 1 year
- B. Every 3 years
- C. Every 5 years

Q.7. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 7 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.7. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is C.

Q.8. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 8 incorrectly or you may not have selected all the correct answers. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.8. Answer

Well done, the correct answers are A, C, D, E and F.

Q9. It is necessary to check a blood sample for U&Es prior to starting medication for hypertension? (Select all that apply)*
- A. To gain a baseline for future management
- B. To check for any potential contraindication to the medication
- C. To check in case the patient is dehydrated

Q.9. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 9 incorrectly or you may not have selected all the correct answers. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.9. Answer

Well done, the correct answers are A and B.

Q10. The recommended guidance for alcohol intake per week is:*
- A. Up to 14 units for women and 21 for men over the course of a week (with 2 alcohol free days)
- B. Up to 3 units per day for women and 4 units per day for men

Q.10. Answer

Unfortunately, you have answered question 10 incorrectly. Revise the learning materials for Primary Prevention of Heart and Cardiovascular Disease.
Q.10. Answer

Well done, the correct answer is A.

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