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Blood Pressure Quiz
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Blood Pressure Quiz

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What does systolic blood pressure measure?

  • Average pressure throughout the heart's pumping cycle
  • Pressure in the veins
  • Pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart's pumping
  • Pressure during the contractile stage of the heart's pumping (correct)
  • What does a systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg signify?

  • Low blood pressure
  • Normal blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension or high blood pressure (correct)
  • What is the recommended maximum systolic blood pressure at rest?

  • 140 mm Hg (correct)
  • 160 mm Hg
  • 100 mm Hg
  • 120 mm Hg
  • What does diastolic blood pressure measure?

    <p>Pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart's pumping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the guideline for predicting healthy systolic blood pressure based on age?

    <p>100 plus your age, with a recommended maximum of 140–150</p> Signup and view all the answers

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