Understanding Blood Pressure Basics

What is the primary instrument used to measure blood pressure?

• Thermometer

• Sphygmomanometer

• Stethoscope

• Otoscope

Which of the following best describes systolic pressure?

• The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest

• The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats

• The average pressure in the arteries

• The pressure in the veins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Diastolic pressure is measured when:

• The heart is contracting

• The heart is at rest between beats

• The heart is pumping blood to the lungs

• The heart is receiving blood from the body

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following factors can increase blood pressure?

• Dehydration

• High salt intake

• Low body temperature

• Sleeping

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

• 140/90 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 130/85 mmHg

• 110/70 mmHg

Which of the following is a common error when measuring blood pressure?

• Using the correct cuff size

• Placing the cuff on bare skin

• Allowing the patient to sit quietly for 5 minutes before measurement

• Taking the measurement over clothing

What is the effect of using a cuff that is too small when measuring blood pressure?

• It gives a falsely low reading

• It gives a falsely high reading

• It has no effect on the reading

• It makes the reading more accurate

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects blood pressure?

• Age

• Gender

• Hair color

• Physical activity

What is the term for high blood pressure?

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia

If a patient has a blood pressure reading of 135/85 mmHg, how would this be classified?

• Normal

• Elevated

• Stage 1 Hypertension

• Stage 2 Hypertension