1. What is the most common symptom of a heart attack?
a) Chest pain or pressure
b) Extreme stomach ache
c) Swelling in the feet
d) Frequent sneezing
Answer: Chest pain or pressure
Explanation: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes.
2. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
a) Hypotension
b) Hypertension
c) Anemia
d) Diabetes
Answer: Hypertension
Explanation: Hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
3. Which of these is known as 'good' cholesterol?
a) LDL
b) VLDL
c) HDL
d) Triglycerides
Answer: HDL
Explanation: HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
4. What is the condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries?
a) Atherosclerosis
b) Osteoporosis
c) Asthma
d) Arthritis
Answer: Atherosclerosis
Explanation: Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
5. Which test is used to record the electrical activity of the heart?
a) Thermometer
b) ECG (Electrocardiogram)
c) Glucometer
d) Spirometer
Answer: ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Explanation: An ECG records the electrical signals in your heart to check for different heart conditions.
6. Which artery supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Carotid artery
c) Coronary artery
d) Renal artery
Answer: Coronary artery
Explanation: Coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart and supply it with oxygen-rich blood.
7. What happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked?
a) Heart attack
b) Stroke
c) Cardiac arrest
d) Angina
Answer: Stroke
Explanation: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen.
8. What is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart called?
a) Heart failure
b) Angina
c) Cardiomyopathy
d) Endocarditis
Answer: Angina
Explanation: Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
9. Which of the following is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
a) Regular exercise
b) Smoking
c) Healthy sleep
d) Eating fruits
Answer: Smoking
Explanation: Smoking damages the lining of your arteries and reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, increasing heart disease risk.
10. What is it called when the heart suddenly stops beating?
a) Hypertension
b) Cardiac arrest
c) Angioplasty
d) Arrhythmia
Answer: Cardiac arrest
Explanation: Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
