High Blood Pressure Quiz: Test!

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  • 1. 

    What is high blood pressure?

    • A.

      Blood rushes to your head

    • B.

      The pressure in your arteries is elevated

    • C.

      Blushing

    • D.

      Something that happens when your team loses

    Correct Answer
    B. The pressure in your arteries is elevated
    Explanation
    High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is elevated. It is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls.

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  • 2. 

    What causes high blood pressure?

    • A.

      No one knows for sure

    • B.

      Excess activity

    • C.

      Drinking alcohol

    • D.

      It’s inherited

    Correct Answer
    A. No one knows for sure
    Explanation
    While all the answers contribute to high blood pressure, the facts are that no one knows exactly what causes most cases of high blood pressure.

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  • 3. 

    What can untreated high blood pressure lead to?

    • A.

      Stroke

    • B.

      Heart attack

    • C.

      Kidney failure

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    In addition to a, b, and c, untreated blood pressure can lead to heart failure and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

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  • 4. 

    How can I tell if I have high blood pressure?

    • A.

      My face is always red

    • B.

      My blood is very red

    • C.

      A check by my doctor is necessary

    • D.

      My feet are always cold

    Correct Answer
    C. A check by my doctor is necessary
    Explanation
    The only way to know for certain if you have high blood pressure is to get it checked regularly by your doctor.

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  • 5. 

    How can I reduce high blood pressure?

    • A.

      Lose weight if you’re overweight

    • B.

      Add salt to your diet

    • C.

      Talk about it at parties

    • D.

      Relax and stay calm

    Correct Answer
    A. Lose weight if you’re overweight
    Explanation
    Losing weight if you’re overweight is good medicine. Your diet should be low in total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and salt. Emphasize fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.

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  • 6. 

    What is normal blood pressure?

    • A.

      Above 150/100

    • B.

      Below 120/80

    • C.

      Around 100/50

    • D.

      Even at 50/50

    Correct Answer
    B. Below 120/80
    Explanation
    Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. The top, systolic, number is the pressure when the heartbeats. The bottom, diastolic, number is the pressure when your heart rests between beats. High blood pressure is a pressure of 140 systolic or higher and/or 90 diastolic or higher that stays high over time.

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