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What percentage of all pregnancies are affected by HDP?
What percentage of all pregnancies are affected by HDP?
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 2-5%
- 5-10% (correct)
In the context of hypertension, when is HTN diagnosed empirically?
In the context of hypertension, when is HTN diagnosed empirically?
- When blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmHg (correct)
- When blood pressure exceeds 160/100 mmHg
- When blood pressure exceeds 120/80 mmHg
- When blood pressure exceeds 130/85 mmHg
How should a patient prepare for an appropriate blood pressure measurement?
How should a patient prepare for an appropriate blood pressure measurement?
- Exercise vigorously for 30 minutes before measurement
- Sit quietly for 5 minutes with feet on the floor prior to measurement (correct)
- Drink a cup of coffee 10 minutes before measurement
- Check the blood pressure immediately after smoking
What is the appropriate width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff?
What is the appropriate width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff?
How long should the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff be in relation to the upper arm circumference?
How long should the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff be in relation to the upper arm circumference?
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for a diagnosis of Hypertension?
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for a diagnosis of Hypertension?
What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?
What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?
Which of the following factors can falsely or temporarily increase blood pressure according to the text?
Which of the following factors can falsely or temporarily increase blood pressure according to the text?
What is defined as Edema according to the text?
What is defined as Edema according to the text?
When is Gestational Hypertension (GH) typically diagnosed according to the text?
When is Gestational Hypertension (GH) typically diagnosed according to the text?
Which type of proteinuria defines Proteinuria according to the text?
Which type of proteinuria defines Proteinuria according to the text?
What is Delta HTN used to describe during pregnancy according to the text?
What is Delta HTN used to describe during pregnancy according to the text?
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