Blood Pressure: The Force of Life Online Test

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Blood Pressure: The Force of Life

Description: Blood Pressure: The Force of Life
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: blood pressure hypertension hypotension blood pressure measurement blood pressure regulation

What is blood pressure?

The force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels
The rate at which blood flows through blood vessels
The volume of blood in the body
The concentration of oxygen in the blood

What are the two main types of blood pressure?

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Arterial and venous blood pressure
Capillary and pulmonary blood pressure
Central and peripheral blood pressure

What is a normal blood pressure range?

120/80 mm Hg
140/90 mm Hg
160/100 mm Hg
180/110 mm Hg

What is hypertension?

High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Heart failure
Stroke

What is hypotension?

High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Heart failure
Stroke

What are the risk factors for hypertension?

Age
Race
Gender
Family history of hypertension
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Unhealthy diet
Smoking
Alcohol consumption
Stress

What are the symptoms of hypertension?

Headache
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Confusion
Seizures
Coma

What are the complications of hypertension?

Heart attack
Stroke
Heart failure
Kidney failure
Eye damage
Dementia
Erectile dysfunction
Pregnancy complications

What are the treatments for hypertension?

Lifestyle changes
Medication
Surgery

What is a blood pressure measurement?

The force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels
The rate at which blood flows through blood vessels
The volume of blood in the body
The concentration of oxygen in the blood

What is a sphygmomanometer?

A device used to measure blood pressure
A device used to measure heart rate
A device used to measure blood oxygen levels
A device used to measure body temperature

How is blood pressure measured?

With a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope
With a blood pressure monitor
With an electrocardiogram (ECG)
With an echocardiogram

What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
Systolic blood pressure is always higher than diastolic blood pressure.
Diastolic blood pressure is always higher than systolic blood pressure.

What is a pulse pressure?

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
The average blood pressure
The blood pressure in the arteries
The blood pressure in the veins

What is blood pressure regulation?

The process by which the body maintains a normal blood pressure
The process by which the heart pumps blood
The process by which the blood vessels constrict and dilate
The process by which the kidneys filter blood

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