Health Quiz

CVD is a very serious health condition in which your heart or blood vessels are not working properly.

• stroke

• high blood pressure

• diabetes

• cardiovascular disease

The most common symptom of a heart attack is:

• stomachache

• headache

• chest pain

• shortness of breath

Which age group is more likely to have a heart attack?

• younger

• older

Which acronym is associated with diagnosing a stroke?

• TGIF

• PSAT

• FAST

• METS

When a blood vessel is either blocked or bursts in the brain this results in a:

• stroke

• heart attack

• diabetes

Second hand smoke is NOT dangerous at all.

• True

• False

The American Heart Association recommends that children and teenagers get at least _____ minutes of physical activity every day.

• 20

• 40

• 60

• 80

How many teaspoons of sugar does each 12 oz can of soda contain?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is a "normal" reading for blood pressure?

• 105/50 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 140/90 mmHg

• 150/90 mmHg

What medical procedure can open up blocked arteries and blood vessels?

• bypass surgery

• electrocardiogram

• MRI

• angioplasty