#1
Which of the following is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking
Regular exercise
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
#2
What is the average resting heart rate for adults?
60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
20-40 beats per minute
#3
What is the term for the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts?
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension
#4
Which vitamin is essential for maintaining healthy cardiovascular function?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
#5
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help improve cardiovascular health?
Consuming a high-sodium diet
Sedentary behavior
Maintaining a healthy weight
Avoiding fruits and vegetables
#6
What is the term for the condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle?
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Angina
Cardiac arrest
#7
Which of the following is a method to assess cardiovascular fitness?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Grip strength test
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) test
Skinfold thickness measurement
#8
What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?
Transporting oxygen-poor blood to the heart
Pumping blood throughout the body
Supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle
Filtering waste from the blood
#9
What is the term for the condition where fatty deposits accumulate in the arteries?
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Ischemia
#10
Which of the following statements about HDL cholesterol is true?
It is considered 'bad' cholesterol
It transports cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver
High levels of HDL increase the risk of heart disease
It is primarily found in fried foods
#11
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Family history
Age
Gender
High blood pressure
#12
What is the term for a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, typically in the leg?
Thrombus
Embolism
Varicose vein
Deep vein thrombosis
#13
Which of the following conditions is characterized by irregular heartbeat?
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
Angina
#14
What is the term for a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain?
Stroke
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Embolism
Aneurysm
#15
Which of the following imaging techniques is commonly used to assess cardiovascular health by visualizing blood flow through the heart and blood vessels?
X-ray
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT (Computed Tomography) scan
Echocardiography
#16
Which of the following blood pressure readings indicates hypertension?
120/80 mmHg
130/90 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
140/100 mmHg
#17
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Maintaining a healthy diet
Regular physical activity
Smoking cessation
Increased stress levels