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Heart Trivia

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many gallons of blood does your heart pump a day?

a)

50,000 gallons

b)

2,000 gallons

c)

500 gallons

d)

210,000 gallons

2.

1 out of 31 women die of heart disease

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of these is not considered a heart attack warning sign?

a)

Cold sweats

b)

Nausea

c)

Ice cream cravings

d)

Lightheadedness

4.

How much physical activity is enough?

a)

20 minutes every day

b)

90 minutes a day once you are in shape

c)

150 minutes per week

d)

It depends on the size of your heart

5.

Which of the following is the most desirable blood pressure reading?

a)

130/90

b)

180/110

c)

140/80

d)

Lower than 120/80

6.

Which of the following is more likely to contribute to your high blood pressure?

a)

Physical activity

b)

Eggs

c)

Cold and flu medicines

d)

Microwaves

7.

Heart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., but death rates have declined significantly since the 1960s. Approximately by how much?

a)

50%

b)

70%

c)

30%

d)

45%

8.

If one of your parents had a heart attack before age 50, your risk of having a heart attack is increased by how much?

a)

2 times

b)

4 times

c)

3 times

d)

7 times

9.

Which medications can help reduce cholesterol levels and plaque buildup in the arteries?

a)

Statins

b)

PCSK9 inhibitors

c)

Both

d)

Not listed

10.

The worldwide survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest is:

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

1%

11.

When was CPR first developed?

a)

1920

b)

1942

c)

1960

d)

1971

12.

How does CPR help when a person goes into cardiac arrest?

a)

It starts the heart beating again

b)

It helps the blood flow to the heart

c)

It helps blood flow to the brain

d)

B and C

13.

What's the first thing you should do before beginning CPR if you see an adult collapse and the person is unresponsive?

a)

Remove the person's belt

b)

Check the person's mouth

c)

Call 911

d)

Call the person's healthcare provider

14.

After calling 911, what is the next step in CPR on an unresponsive adult?

a)

Check for a pulse

b)

Check for breathing

c)

Begin chest compressions

d)

None of the above

15.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, the faster that CPR begins, the better their chances of recovery.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

How does an automatic external defibrillator (AED) help a person who is in cardiac arrest?

a)

An AED pumps blood

b)

An AED shocks the brain

c)

An AED restores normal heart rhythm

d)

An AED helps the person breathe

17.

Who can use an AED?

a)

Police officer

b)

Emergency medical responder

c)

Firefighter

d)

Security guard

e)

All of the above

18.

When should you stop doing CPR on someone?

a)

When the person begins to move

b)

When emergency help arrives

c)

When you are exhausted and unable to continue

d)

All of the above

19.

On average, how many times a day does the heart beat?

a)

5,000

b)

10,000

c)

50,000

d)

100,000

20.

How much blood does your heart pump each minute?

a)

0.5 gallons

b)

1.5 gallons

c)

5 gallons

d)

10 gallons

21.

How many chambers does the heart have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

22.

True or False: heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

a)

30-50 beats per minute

b)

60-100 beats per minute

c)

100-150 beats per minute

d)

200 beats per minute

24.

On average, the size of a heart for an adult is similar to:

a)

A closed fist

b)

A football

c)

A strawberry

d)

A roll of toilet paper

25.

True or False: There is such thing as a broken heart.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

True or False: Air pollution harms the heart.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

True or False: Emotional stress and anxiety can worsen a heart condition.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What day is the most common day of the year for heart attacks to happen?

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

July 4th

d)

Halloween