MMMC HEART HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Which of the following is the "silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms?

Hypercholesterolemia

Stroke

Hypertension

Hemophilia

People who stop smoking reduce their risk of cardio vascular disease by

25%

50%

75%

100%

Unless contraindicated, people with cardiovascular disease are encouraged to participate in:

No more than 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 5 to 6 days each week.

At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 5 to 6 days each week.

At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week.

At least 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 2 days a week.

Two arteries near origin of aorta where coronary circulation begins are:

Right and left coronary artery

Bronchial coronary arteries

Upper and lower coronary artery

Right and left subclavian arteries

Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

Blood will be diverted to the digestive organs.

The skin will be cold and clammy.

Blood flow to the kidneys increases.

Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension?

120/80 in a 30-year-old man

170/96 in a 50-year-old man

110/60 in a 20-year-old woman

140/90 in a 70-year-old woman

Which of the following statements regarding hypertension is not true?

A systolic blood pressure of less than 130mmHg in a healthy young adult is normal.

Grade 1 hypertension is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure of 90-99 mmHg and a systolic pressure of 140-159 mmHg.

A blood pressure of 154/100 mmHg would be considered normal.

A systolic and diastolic pressure generally rise with age.

Your risk for heart disease rises if your body mass index (BMI) is more than 24.9. Why?

It can increase blood pressure.

It can increase triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol levels.

It can increase the risk for diabetes.

All the above

None of the above

Three risk factors for heart disease can't be controlled. Which of these are they?

Medicine use, vaccines, alcoholism

Age, sex, heredity

Diet, drug use, smoking

Hobbies, sexual orientation, occupation

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