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What does the systolic blood pressure number indicate?
What does the systolic blood pressure number indicate?
- The average pressure in the arteries throughout the cardiac cycle
- The pressure when the heart rests between beats
- The pressure in the arteries during blood vessel relaxation
- The pressure when the heart contracts (correct)
At what systolic blood pressure reading is hypertension diagnosed?
At what systolic blood pressure reading is hypertension diagnosed?
- 128 mmHg
- 135 mmHg
- 150 mmHg
- 140 mmHg (correct)
Which of the following is a potential complication of chronic hypertension?
Which of the following is a potential complication of chronic hypertension?
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Cerebrovascular accidents (correct)
- Kidney stones
What does diastolic blood pressure measure?
What does diastolic blood pressure measure?
Which reading indicates a diagnosis of hypertension based on diastolic pressure?
Which reading indicates a diagnosis of hypertension based on diastolic pressure?
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Blood Pressure (BP)
Blood Pressure (BP)
The force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure
The higher number in a blood pressure reading, representing pressure during heart contraction.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing pressure during heart rest.
Hypertension
Hypertension
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Chronic Hypertension Complications
Chronic Hypertension Complications
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