Heart Awareness

What is a “normal” blood pressure?

• 120/110 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 100/80 mmHg

• 140/80 mmHg

What stage of hypertension is defined by a diastolic pressure of 89mmHg

• Below normal blood pressure

• Prehypertension

• Hypertension stage 1

• Hypertension stage 2

What are common risk factors of developing high blood pressure?

• Family History

• Older age

• High intake of sodium

• Birth control medicine

• All of the above

What type of cholesterol is responsible for clogging arteries?

• LDL

• HDL

• VLDL

• Triglycerides

Which best describes the optimal levels for LDL?

• Less than 40mg/dL

• More than 40mg/dL

• Less than 100mg/dL

• More than 100mg/dL

If the left AV heart valve is blocked where would blood be pooling at?

• Right atria

• Right ventricle

• Left atria

• Left ventricle

Which of the following is false in regard to smoking and heart disease?

• Nicotine in smoke causes more blood clotting

• Nicotine in smoke causes higher blood pressure and heart rate

• Causes the smoker to have a higher metabolism

• Damage to cells that lie coronary arteries and other blood vessels

What ethnic group has the highest rate of heart disease?

• Non-Hispanic Whites

• Asian or Pacific Islanders

• American Indians or Alaska Natives

• Hispanics

What country has the highest rate of heart attacks?

• Kazakhstan

• United States

• Turkmenistan

• Mexico

What are modifiable risk factors that can be changed? (Select all that apply)

• Smoking

• Physical activity

• Diet

• Clothes on your body