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WorksheetsUnderstanding Blood Pressure: Systolic vs. Diastolic
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does systolic blood pressure measure?
The pressure in the arteries while the heart is beating
The pressure in the arteries while the heart is resting
The pressure in the veins while the heart is resting
The pressure in the veins while the heart is beating
What is considered a normal systolic blood pressure reading for most healthy adults?
Below 140 mmHg
Below 160 mmHg
Below 120 mmHg
Below 90 mmHg
What is the term for low systolic blood pressure?
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypertension
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure during quiet rest?
Below 70 mmHg
Below 60 mmHg
Below 80 mmHg
Below 90 mmHg
What is the term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
What is the systolic blood pressure range for Stage 1 hypertension?
150-159 mmHg
140-149 mmHg
130-139 mmHg
120-129 mmHg
What is the diastolic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
80-89 mmHg
100-109 mmHg
90-99 mmHg
110-119 mmHg
What is a hypertensive crisis for systolic blood pressure?
Above 160 mmHg
Above 170 mmHg
Above 180 mmHg
Above 190 mmHg
What is a dangerously low diastolic blood pressure reading?
Below 60 mmHg
Below 80 mmHg
Below 50 mmHg
Below 70 mmHg
What is the term for the pause between heartbeats?
Diastole
Pulse
Beat
Systole
What condition can cause low systolic blood pressure due to sudden widening of arteries?
Tachycardia
Vasovagal syncope
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
What is the recommended position for taking an accurate blood pressure reading?
Lying down
Sitting with legs uncrossed
Sitting with legs crossed
Standing with legs crossed
What is the term for high blood pressure caused by stiffening of the arteries?
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Hypotension
Arteriosclerosis
What is the effect of dehydration on blood pressure?
Increases systolic pressure
Decreases diastolic pressure
Decreases systolic pressure
Increases diastolic pressure
What is the best time to check your blood pressure for consistency?
Right after dinner
Before going to bed
Before breakfast
Right after waking up
Abigail is a 15-year-old student who recently had a routine health check-up. Her doctor measured her blood pressure. Which blood pressure reading is in the expected reference range for an adolescent like Abigail?
60/40 mm Hg
78/48 mm Hg
86/60 mm Hg
98/78 mm Hg
Which blood pressure reading is in the expected reference range for an adolescent?
60/40 mm Hg
78/48 mm Hg
86/60 mm Hg
98/78 mm Hg
High blood pressure
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
Highest pressure against blood vessels. Represented by first heat sound
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hyperstension
