High Blood Pressure Quiz: Test!
Questions and Answers
- 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 elevatedExplanation
High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is elevated. It is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls.Rate this question:
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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 sureExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 aboveExplanation
In addition to a, b, and c, untreated blood pressure can lead to heart failure and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).Rate this question:
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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 necessaryExplanation
The only way to know for certain if you have high blood pressure is to get it checked regularly by your doctor.Rate this question:
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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 overweightExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 120/80Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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