#1
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Regular exercise
ExplanationRegular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
#2
What is the average resting heart rate for adults?
60-80 beats per minute
Explanation60-80 beats per minute is considered normal for adults.
#3
Which of the following vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?
Arteries
ExplanationArteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
#4
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body?
Left ventricle
ExplanationThe left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
#5
Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
Veins
ExplanationVeins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
#6
Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort
ExplanationChest pain or discomfort is a typical symptom of a heart attack.
#7
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationHypertension refers to high blood pressure.
#8
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationMyocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.
#9
What is the medical term for an abnormally fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
ExplanationTachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart rate.
#10
Which of the following statements about CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is true?
CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths
ExplanationCPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to revive someone in cardiac arrest.
#11
Which of the following heart rhythms is considered life-threatening and requires immediate intervention?
Ventricular fibrillation
ExplanationVentricular fibrillation is a life-threatening heart rhythm.