#1
Which of the following is a common unit for measuring blood pressure?
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Kilograms (kg)
Liters (L)
Meters per second (m/s)
#2
What is the systolic blood pressure?
The lower number in a blood pressure reading
The upper number in a blood pressure reading
The average of two blood pressure readings
The pulse rate
#3
How is blood pressure typically measured?
Using a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff
Using an X-ray machine
By measuring heart rate
By measuring blood flow velocity
#4
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in adults?
Below 60 mmHg
60 to 79 mmHg
80 to 89 mmHg
Above 90 mmHg
#5
What is the main cause of primary hypertension?
Genetic factors
High sodium intake
Obesity
Underlying medical conditions
#6
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that can affect blood pressure?
Diet
Smoking
Stress
Blood type
#7
Which artery is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Femoral artery
Radial artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
#8
What does the diastolic blood pressure represent?
The force when the heart contracts
The force when the heart relaxes
The oxygen saturation in the blood
The volume of blood pumped by the heart
#9
Which of the following factors can influence blood pressure?
Age
Gender
Physical activity level
All of the above
#10
Which of the following conditions can result from chronic high blood pressure?
Stroke
Heart attack
Kidney disease
All of the above
#11
What is the formula to calculate mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
MAP = (Systolic BP - Diastolic BP) / Pulse rate
MAP = Systolic BP + Diastolic BP / 3
MAP = Diastolic BP + Pulse rate / 2
MAP = Systolic BP - Diastolic BP
#12
What is the purpose of the auscultatory method in measuring blood pressure?
To measure blood pressure using a pressure gauge
To listen for characteristic sounds with a stethoscope
To visualize blood flow using ultrasound
To measure blood pressure with an implanted device
#13
Which of the following is considered a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Age
Ethnicity
Family history
Physical inactivity
#14
Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to manage hypertension?
Antibiotics
Anticoagulants
Beta-blockers
Antihistamines
#15
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxia
Hyperthermia
#16
What is the term for a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up?
Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypertension
Orthostatic dysregulation
Orthostatic tachycardia
#17
What is the term for an abnormally low blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Hypoglycemia
#18
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure?
Regular exercise
High sodium diet
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
#19
What is the term for a condition where blood pressure drops significantly when changing positions?
Postprandial hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension
Essential hypotension
Neurogenic shock