Blood Pressure Study Quiz

Which position can lead to a significant increase in systolic pressure?

• Leaning on a surface

• Resting on the lap

• Arm hanging by the side

• Lying down

What does systolic pressure refer to?

• The lower number in a blood pressure reading

• The amount of pressure in the arteries when the heart sends blood

• The pressure in the veins

• The pressure in the lungs

How many points difference was observed in the arm dangling position?

• 5 points

• 7 points

• 10 points

• 3 points

Where was the study published?

• The New England Journal of Medicine

• JAMA Internal Medicine

• The Lancet

• British Medical Journal

What is Dr. Tammy Brady's role at Johns Hopkins Children's Center?

• Cardiologist

• Pediatrician and epidemiologist

• Neurologist

• Surgeon

What is the main topic of the study discussed in the document?

• Diet and blood pressure

• Exercise and heart health

• Arm positioning during blood pressure checks

• Medication for hypertension

Who wrote the story about the study?

• Dr. Tammy Brady

• Linda Carroll

• John Hopkins

• Sarah Johnson

What is the focus of the pediatric hypertension program at Johns Hopkins?

• Treating adult hypertension

• Researching blood pressure in children

• Developing new medications

• Studying heart diseases

What was the initial uncertainty the researchers had before running their experiment?

• The effect of diet on blood pressure

• The importance of arm position

• The accuracy of the blood pressure device

• The time of day for measurements

What was the effect on systolic pressure when arms were hanging by the sides?

• 3.5 points higher

• 6.5 points higher

• 4.4 points higher

• 5 points higher