Test on Blood Pressure Classification and Hypertension
Blood Pressure Classification & Hypertension: A Student Guide
Test: Blood Pressure Guidelines
20 questions
Question 1: A diastolic blood pressure reading of 85 mm Hg is categorized as normal.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the provided blood pressure categories, a diastolic reading is considered normal if it is LESS THAN 80 mm Hg. A reading of 85 mm Hg falls into the 'Stage 1 Hypertension' category (80 - 89 mm Hg).
Question 2: An individual's blood pressure is categorized as 'Elevated' if their systolic reading is between 120-129 mm Hg or their diastolic reading is less than 80 mm Hg.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the blood pressure category guidelines, 'Elevated' blood pressure is defined by a systolic reading of 120-129 mm Hg AND a diastolic reading of LESS THAN 80 mm Hg. The condition uses 'and', not 'or', meaning both criteria must be met.
Question 3: Is difficulty speaking listed as a symptom associated with a hypertensive emergency?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Difficulty speaking is explicitly listed as one of the symptoms under the table, and these symptoms are referenced in the 'HYPERTENSIVE EMERGENCY' category to determine when to call 911.
Question 4: The provided blood pressure thresholds are intended as general guidance, requiring a treating dental professional to use their clinical judgment.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The disclaimer in the study materials explicitly states: 'Thresholds are intended as general guidance; the treating dental professional should use clinical judgment, patient history, and context to determine the most appropriate course of action.'
Question 5: A blood pressure reading of 125/75 mm Hg indicates Stage 1 Hypertension because the systolic pressure is between 120-129 and the diastolic pressure is less than 80.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: A blood pressure reading of 125/75 mm Hg falls into the Elevated category, not Stage 1 Hypertension. The study materials define Elevated as a systolic pressure between 120-129 AND a diastolic pressure less than 80. Stage 1 Hypertension requires either a systolic pressure of 130-139 OR a diastolic pressure of 80-89.