#1
Which of the following instruments is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
ExplanationCommon tool for blood pressure measurement.
#2
What are the units of measurement for blood pressure?
Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
ExplanationStandard unit for blood pressure.
#3
What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest?
Diastolic pressure
ExplanationArterial pressure during heart's relaxation phase.
#4
Which artery is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial artery
ExplanationCommon site for blood pressure measurement.
#5
What does the top number in a blood pressure reading represent?
Systolic pressure
ExplanationPressure during heart's contraction phase.
#6
What is the term for a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands up?
Orthostatic hypotension
ExplanationDrop in blood pressure upon standing.
#7
What is the typical range for diastolic blood pressure in a healthy adult?
50-80 mmHg
ExplanationHealthy diastolic pressure range.
#8
What is the term for an abnormally high blood pressure reading taken at a doctor's office due to anxiety?
White coat hypertension
ExplanationElevated readings due to medical setting anxiety.
#9
What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?
High blood pressure
ExplanationCondition of elevated blood pressure.
#10
Which of the following factors can affect blood pressure?
All of the above
ExplanationMultiple factors impact blood pressure.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a common method for measuring blood pressure?
Visual inspection method
ExplanationUncommon method for blood pressure assessment.
#12
Which blood pressure reading indicates stage 1 hypertension in adults?
140/90 mmHg
ExplanationFirst stage of elevated blood pressure.
#13
What is the name of the phenomenon where blood pressure is lower during sleep?
Nocturnal dipping
ExplanationDecrease in blood pressure during sleep.
#14
What is the medical term for a blood pressure reading above 180/120 mmHg associated with acute end-organ damage?
Malignant hypertension
ExplanationSeverely elevated blood pressure with organ damage risk.