Hypertension and Blood Pressure Classification Quiz

Hypertension is defined as a decrease in arterial blood pressure.

Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. (correct)

Hypertension is defined as a normal range of arterial blood pressure.

Hypertension is defined as a sudden increase in arterial blood pressure.

DBP values less than 90 mm Hg and SBP values of 140 mm Hg or more. (correct)

DBP values less than 90 mm Hg and SBP values less than 90 mm Hg.

DBP values of 140 mm Hg or more and SBP values of 140 mm Hg or more.

DBP values of 140 mm Hg or more and SBP values less than 90 mm Hg.

BP <140/90 mm Hg

BP >180/120 mm Hg (correct)

BP >140/90 mm Hg

BP <180/120 mm Hg

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