Cardiology Quiz

What does cardiology focus on?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Respiratory system

What is bradycardia?

• A slow heart rate

• A fast heart rate

• High blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

Which heart rate is considered tachycardia in adults?

• More than 50 beats per minute

• More than 60 beats per minute

• More than 100 beats per minute

• More than 120 beats per minute

What is the medical term for low blood pressure?

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

• Atherosclerosis

• Angina

What can cause angina pectoris?

• High cholesterol

• Reduced blood flow to the heart

• High blood pressure

• High body temperature

Which condition involves the thickening and hardening of artery walls?

• Arteriosclerosis

• Aneurysm

• Hypotension

• Embolus

What is a plaque composed of?

• Water and blood cells

• Fatty substances, cholesterol, and calcium

• Red blood cells and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and glucose

Which condition is characterized by plaque buildup in the arteries?

• Coronary artery disease

• Hypotension

• Bradycardia

• Atherosclerosis

What does an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) do?

• Measures blood pressure

• Shocks the heart to correct deadly irregular heartbeats

• Detects blood clots

• Records the electrical activity of the heart

What is the function of the right atrium?

• Pumps oxygenated blood to the body

• Receives deoxygenated blood from the body

• Pumps blood to the lungs

• Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs