Blood Pressure Quiz

What is the force/pressure of blood against the artery walls when the heart contracts and relaxes?

• Blood volume

• Blood flow

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

What is the constant pressure on the artery walls when the heart is relaxed?

• Systolic BP

• Diastolic BP

• Pulse pressure

• Hypotension

What is the indicator of artery wall health and tone?

• Diastolic BP

• Pulse pressure

• Hypertension

• Systolic BP

What is the normal range for systolic BP?

• <120 mm Hg

• >140 mm Hg

• 120-129 mm Hg

• 80-89 mm Hg

What can cause hypertension?

• Adequate sleep

• Healthy diet

• Stress

• Regular exercise

What is the range for Stage 1 Hypertension?

• Systolic BP < 120 mm Hg

• Systolic BP = 130–139 mm Hg

• Diastolic BP > 90 mm Hg

• Diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg

What is the range for Stage 2 Hypertension?

• Diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg

• Systolic BP> 140 mm Hg

• Diastolic BP > 90 mm Hg

• Systolic BP < 120 mm Hg

What is the range for Hypertensive Crisis?

• Diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg

• Systolic BP = 130–139 mm Hg

• Diastolic BP > 120 mm Hg

• Systolic BP > 180 mm Hg

What is the diagnosis based on low BP + presence of symptoms?

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

• Pulse pressure

• Orthostatic hypotension

What are the symptoms of hypertension?

• Headache

• Nausea

• Fever

• Cough