Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
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What does the first number in a blood pressure reading represent?

  • Overall blood volume in the arteries
  • Pressure when the heart is at rest
  • Pressure in blood vessels during heart contraction (correct)
  • Average pressure over a heartbeat

    • What is the minimum systolic blood pressure reading that indicates hypertension?

  • < 130 mmHg
  • ≥ 140 mmHg (correct)
  • ≥ 120 mmHg
  • < 90 mmHg

    • What is one potential consequence of chronic hypertension?

  • Improved kidney function
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) (correct)
  • Enhanced cardiovascular health
  • Decreased risk of heart attacks

    • Which blood pressure reading would not indicate hypertension?

    <p>130/85 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the second number in a blood pressure reading indicate?

    <p>Pressure when the heart is resting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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