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Beginner's Quiz

Beginner's Blood Pressure Quiz

In order to Pass this test, you must score 100%
Don't worry, even if you hate tests, because:
A: We have already given you all the information you need
B: This is an "Open Site Test" (you can go backand re-read the text)
C: We provide the answers for you to review
D: You can take the quiz as many times as you need
E: All of the Above

(Hint: All of the Above)
  1. Blood Pressure is:

  2. That funny sensation you get when you see blood.
    The pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels.
    The pressure you feel when taking this quiz.
    Only present during stress.
    Measured by how badly you are feeling

  3. Blood Pressure generally refers to the pressure present in your:

  4. Veins
    Capillaries
    Arteries
    Head
    All of the above.

  5. To Measure Blood Pressure, your doctor uses:

  6. A Stethoscope
    A Sphygmomanometer
    An Armcuff
    His Ears
    All of the Above.

  7. The Systolic Blood Pressure:

  8. Represents pressure the heart creats to send the blood to perfuse the body.
    Is called the "top number" by beginners but not intermediate Hypertension.me visitors.
    Is more important than diastolic blood pressure.
    Is the Pressure at the first sound the doctor hears as the armcuff is relaxed.
    A, B and D

  9. The Diastolic Blood Pressure:

  10. Represents pressure in the arteries between heart beats.
    Is called the 'bottom number" by beginners but not intermediate Hypertension.me visitors
    Is more important than systolic blood pressure
    Is the Pressure at the last sound the doctor hears as the armcuff is relaxed
    A, B and D

  11. Blood Pressure is:

  12. Always the same in any given person at any given time.
    Not dangerous if only the systolic blood pressure is high.
    Not dangerous if only the diastolic blood pressure is high.
    Tends to be higher in the elderly.
    Not a big deal since so many people live with it for long periods of time.

  13. High Blood Pressure is:

  14. Is a commonly used phrase to mean Hypertension.
    Implies elevated pressure in the arteries most of the time.
    Can be associated with other serious conditions and shortens life.
    Can be treated safely and effectively in most people.
    All of the Above.

  15. White Coat Hypertension:

  16. Occurs when a person wears white clothing.
    Is an allergic reaction to white.
    Occurs only if your white coat is only too tightly.
    Represents a person's reaction to stressful situations like seeing a doctor.
    Occurs only in Caucasians.

  17. Labile Hypertension:

  18. Has its ups and downs.
    May be a harbinger of sustained hypertension in the future.
    Is not always easy for the doctor to decide when to treat.
    Should be monitored regularly by your doctor.
    All of the Above.

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