5 Questions
What is the definition of hypertension?
Sustained blood pressure (>140/90) after averaging 2 or more elevated readings on separate occasions
What is the estimated number of Americans with hypertension?
60 million
What is the greatest force caused by left ventricular contraction?
Systolic blood pressure
What is a common factor of hypertension related to peripheral vascular resistance?
Vasoconstriction
What characterizes malignant hypertension?
$Diastolic$ reading > 120mmHg
This quiz covers the signs and symptoms, etiology, pathology, and management of hypertension (HTN) and congestive heart failure (CHF). It also emphasizes the use of nursing process for patient care. Learn about the physiology and prevalence of HTN, as well as the criteria for its diagnosis.
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