Blood Pressure

Question 1

What is the readings of high blood pressure?

Answer 1

140/90 mm Hg or above

Question 2

What is the readings of low blood pressure?

Answer 2

90/60 mm Hg or lower

Question 3

Causes of high blood pressure, lifestyle?

Answer 3

Smoking, use of alcohol, drugs

Question 4

Causes of high blood pressure, diet?

Answer 4

Unhealthy diet, high salt intake

Question 5

Causes of high blood pressure, genetic inheritance?

Answer 5

People can be predisposed to high blood pressure

Question 6

One cause of high blood pressure?

Answer 6

Lack of exercise

Question 7

One cause of high blood pressure?

Answer 7

Being overweight

Question 8

One cause of high blood pressure?

Answer 8

Stress

Question 9

Risks of hypertension (high blood pressure)?

Answer 9

Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, dementia

Question 10

Does hypotension (low blood pressure)?

Answer 10

No, but may cause dizziness

Question 11

What is blood pressure?

Answer 11

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood against the artery wall,

Question 12

What is blood pressure measured in?

Answer 12

Millimeters of mercery (mm Hg)