Hypertension Diagnosis: Understanding Blood Pressure
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What is one of the criteria for defining hypertension?

  • Pulse pressure ≥50mmHg
  • Diastolic BP ≥90mmHg (correct)
  • Systolic BP ≥120mmHg
  • Mean arterial pressure ≥100mmHg

    • What is the primary unit of measurement for blood pressure?

  • inchHg
  • cmHg
  • mmHg (correct)
  • kPa

    • What is the term for the 'bottom' number in a blood pressure reading?

  • Diastolic (correct)
  • Systolic
  • Mean
  • Pulse

    • What is the cut-off point for diagnosing hypertension in terms of diastolic blood pressure?

    <p>90mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other component of blood pressure, aside from diastolic pressure?

    <p>Systolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood pressure component is used to define hypertension?

    <p>Diastolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg?

    <p>It is the threshold for diagnosing hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about blood pressure measurements?

    <p>Diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher?

    <p>It is a diagnosis of hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of high diastolic blood pressure?

    <p>Damage to blood vessels and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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