First Aid - High Blood Pressure

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Q1) High blood pressure is also called __?__.

hypertension

Q2) Blood pressure is measured with a blood pressure cuff and recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). True or False?

True

Q3) The top, larger number (120/80) is called the __?__.

systolic pressure

Q4) The bottom, smaller number (120/80) is called the __?__.

diastolic pressure

Q5) The systolic pressure is?

This is the pressure generated when the heart contracts (pumps). It reflects the pressure of the blood against arterial walls.

Q6) The diastolic pressure is?

This reflects the pressure in the arteries while the heart is filling and resting between heartbeats.

Q7) High blood pressure in adults is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure of __?__ or higher.

140/90

Q8) Uncontrolled high blood pressure is indirectly responsible for many deaths and may result in __?___.

1) aheart attack
2) a stroke
3) or kidney failure.

Q9) Sometimes people with high blood pressure have the following symptoms __?__.

1) Headache
2) Dizziness
3) Blurred vision
4) Nausea

Q10) High blood pressure often is labeled - the silent killer. Why?

People who have high blood pressure typically don't know it until their blood pressure is measured.