1. Where in the body does a stroke occur?

2. Which of these symptoms can happen when someone is having a heart attack?

1. Slurred speech
2. Crushing pain in the chest
3. Blurred vision
4. Sudden, severe headache

3. Pick out the symptoms of a brain attack from this list:

1. Slurred speech
2. Weakness on one side of the body
3. Blurred vision
4. Pronounced numbness on one side of the body
5. All of the above

4. Which one of the following statements regarding stroke and high blood pressure is FALSE?

1. The most important risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure.
2. People with high blood pressure usually know it because they have headaches.
3. Modifying your diet can reduce your blood pressure.
4. Sometimes you need more than one medication to treat high blood pressure.

5. Which one of the following statements regarding smoking and stroke is FALSE?

1. The number of Americans who die because of smoking each year is equal to 3 jumbo jets crashing each day for 1 year.
2. Smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer and heart attacks, but not stroke.
3. After 5 years people who quit smoking are nearly at the same risk as those who never smoked.
4. Being exposed to smoking, even if you don’t smoke yourself, can be dangerous.

6. Which one of the following statements regarding alcohol is FALSE?

1. Heavy alcohol use increases the chance of stroke.
2. Mild to moderate drinking can decrease the chance of stroke.
3. Drinking some alcohol can increase your good cholesterol.
4. Everyone should drink 1-2 drinks per day.

7. Which one of the following statements regarding physical activity and stroke is FALSE?

1. Doing some physical activity can reduce your chance of stroke.
2. Running is better than walking for health benefits.
3. Physical activity has similar benefits to the elderly, as well as younger adults.
4. Physical activity can increase your good cholesterol.

8. Which one of the following statements regarding high cholesterol and stroke is FALSE?

1. High cholesterol can run in families.
2. Elevated good cholesterol can reduce the chance of heart attack and stroke.
3. Most people require medicine to reduce the cholesterol.
4. Medications that reduce cholesterol can also reduce the chance of death, heart attack and stroke.

9. Which of the following symptoms is NOT a common part of most strokes?

1. Weakness
2. Numbness
3. Trouble talking
4. Pain

10. If you, or someone you are with, is experiencing symptoms of a brain attack, what should you do?

1. Get a drink of water.
2. Go to bed for a few days.
3. Call your doctor to make an appointment.
4. Call 911 right away.

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