#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Consuming fruits and vegetables
Maintaining a healthy weight
#2
What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?
50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#3
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen to the cells
Filtering waste from the blood
Producing hormones for metabolism
Maintaining body temperature
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Persistent cough
Nausea and vomiting
Blurred vision
Sudden chest pain or discomfort
#5
Which of the following exercises is most beneficial for cardiovascular health?
Weightlifting
Yoga
Swimming
Pilates
#6
What is the term for a condition in which the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing an irregular heartbeat?
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Ischemia
Atherosclerosis
#7
What is the term for the condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing heart muscle damage?
Angina
Myocardial infarction
Heart failure
Endocarditis
#8
What is the function of LDL cholesterol in the body?
It transports cholesterol to the liver
It helps in cell repair and growth
It is known as 'good' cholesterol
It carries cholesterol to the cells
#9
Which of the following imaging techniques is commonly used to assess cardiac structure and function?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
X-ray radiography
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
#10
What is the term for the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the arteries?
Cardiac output
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse pressure
#11
Which of the following is not a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking
High cholesterol
Obesity
Family history of heart disease
#12
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the endothelium?
Regulating blood pressure
Producing red blood cells
Preventing blood clotting
Promoting blood vessel dilation
#13
What is the term for a condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Ischemia
Thrombosis
#14
What is the term for a type of blood pressure measurement taken while the heart is resting between beats?
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
#15
What is the formula for calculating the body mass index (BMI)?
Weight in kilograms / (Height in meters)^2
Weight in pounds / (Height in inches)^2 x 703
Weight in kilograms / (Height in meters)^2 x 703
Weight in pounds / (Height in inches)^2
#16
What is the recommended dietary intake of sodium per day for most adults?
Less than 1500 milligrams
Between 2000 to 2500 milligrams
Around 3000 to 3500 milligrams
More than 4000 milligrams
#17
Which of the following is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and blood pressure during times of stress?
Insulin
Estrogen
Cortisol
Epinephrine
#18
What is the term for a condition characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the heart muscle?
Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
Endocarditis
Arrhythmia
#19
What is the term for the narrowing of the heart's coronary arteries due to a buildup of plaque?
Coronary thrombosis
Coronary ischemia
Coronary atherosclerosis
Coronary stenosis