First Aid - High Blood Pressure

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First Aid - High Blood Pressure - Study #2 Online Dictionary

Q1) Name the types of organ damage are commonly seen in chronic high blood pressure?

1) heart attack and cardiac arrest
2) stroke or mini-stroke
3) kidney failure
4) eye damage with loss of vision
5) peripheral arterial disease
6) outpouchings of the aorta, called aneurysms.

Q2) Malignant hypertension occurs when __?__

the diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) often exceeds 140 mm Hg.

Q3) Malignant hypertension may be associated with __?__.

1) headache
2) light-headedness
3) or nausea.

Q4) This degree of high blood pressure requires emergency hospitalization and lowering of blood pressure to prevent __?__.

brain hemorrhage, heart attack, or stroke

Q5) Contact your doctor or go to hospital/emergency if you or a family member are experiencing any of the following high blood pressure symptoms __?__.

1) unexplained severe headache
2) sudden or gradual changes in vision
3) light-headedness or dizziness
4) nausea associated with severe headache
5) chest pain or shortness of breath upon exertion.
6) unexplained weakness (stroke)

Q6) Many people can lower their blood pressure significantly with lifestyle changes, such as __?__ and __?__, but most still need medication to keep their blood pressure in the healthy range.

weight loss (eating healthier foods) and exercise

Q7) Do not rely on the machines in stores alone to check your blood pressure. Have it checked regularly by a trained medical professional with a machine that is known to be accurate. True or False?

True

Q8) The management and control of high blood pressure involves two major options. Name them.

1) making healthier lifestyle choices (join a support group if needed)
2) exercise and increse physical activity (Eg. a one hour power walk per day)

Q9) House cleaning burns __?__ per hour, a brisk one hour walk __?__ per hour, and swimming __?__ per hour.

1) 350
2) 450
3) 750

Q10) The biggest challenge in the treatment of high blood pressure is __?__.

taking the medication correctly: approximately 28% are taking medicines incorrectly, and their blood pressure is uncontrolled.