How Much Do You Know About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?

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Think you're a expert?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How often should an adult get their blood pressure checked

  • A.
    once every other year
  • B.
    at least once a year

    (Correct Answer)

    Explanation: more often if there is any history of high blood pressure
• 2.
  What is an aneurysm?

  • A.
    Another word for fainting
  • B.
    The bulging of an artery wall that can burst and cause bleeding

    (Correct Answer)
  • C.
    Low blood pressure
• 3.
  Which foods are included in a healthy diet? (choose 5)

  • A.
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    Whole grains

    (Correct Answer)
  • B.
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    Vegetables
  • C.
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    Ice cream
  • D.
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    Chips
  • E.
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    Fruit
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    Healthy fats
  • G.
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    Lean meats
• 4.
  What is blood pressure?

  • A.
    The pressure your heart exerts on your blood vessels

    (Correct Answer)
  • B.
    When you stop the bleeding from a cut
  • C.
    When you're stressed at work
• 5.
  What is the definition of Hypertension?

  • A.
    A regular blood pressure result
  • B.
    An elevated blood pressure

    (Correct Answer)

    Explanation: A person can be diagnosed with hypertension without being prescribed medication
  • C.
    A low blood pressure
  • D.
    A blood pressure that requires a medication to lower it
• 6.
  What are lifestyle choices a person can make to decrease their risk of hypertension? (choose more than one)

  • A.
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    healthy diet

    (Correct Answer)
  • B.
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    drink more alcohol
  • C.
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    exercise
  • D.
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    maintain a healthy weight
  • E.
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    continue smoking
• 7.
  What are the risks of uncontrolled hypertension? (choose more than one)

  • A.
    Aneurysm
  • B.
    Stroke
  • C.
    Dehydration
  • D.
    Dementia

    (Correct Answer)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  0 to 2 correct:

  Blood pressure beginner

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  Oh no! Looks like you have a bit more to learn about hypertension. Try checking back on the other tabs, and watch a few videos, and try again! If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask you primary care provider.
• 2.
  3 to 5 correct:

  A bit!

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  You definitely know some things about hypertension, but looks like you have some room for improvement. Click back on the previous pages to review/learn more information. Don't forget to check in with your doctor regularly.
• 3.
  6 to 7 correct:

  Hypertension Hotshot!

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  Wow! When it comes to hypertension, you really know your stuff. Keep up the good work and make sure to visit your doctor regularly to stay healthy!