Blood Pressure Basics
What do the two numbers in blood pressure represent?
What is Systolic and Diastolic
What is one major lifestyle factor that increases blood pressure?
What is High salt intake, lack of exercise, stress, etc.
What simple physical activity can help lower blood pressure?
What is walking!
True or False: High blood pressure always has clear symptoms.
(False – it’s often silent!) |
What nickname is often used for high blood pressure?
What is “The Silent Killer” because it often has no symptoms!)
What is considered a normal blood pressure?
What is Blood Pressure Cuff or Blood Pressure Monitor?
True or False: Smoking can increase blood pressure.
What is true!
What mineral helps lower blood pressure?
Potassium – found in bananas, spinach, etc.
Sudden, severe headache + high BP could be a warning sign of what?
(Stroke) |
True or False: Caffeine can cause a temporary spike in blood pressure.
What is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!
What is a dangerously high blood pressure reading called?
Hypertensive Crisis.
Which organ can be damaged by long-term high blood pressure?
Heart, kidneys, brain, or eyes
How does too much salt affect blood pressure?
What is raising blood pressure by retaining water in the body
Name one emergency symptom of a hypertensive crisis.
(Chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, etc.)
Can drinking water help raise low blood pressure?
What is YES. You better believe it. Hydration is key.
30 years ago High Blood Pressure was the number one cause of premature death. 30 years later what is the number one cause of premature death.
What is High Blood Pressure.
What common condition often occurs alongside high blood pressure?
What is Diabetes or high cholesterol?
Reducing Stress can help lower blood pressure. True or False.
What is OF COURSE it does!
What is a common symptom of low blood pressure? |
What is Dizziness or fainting?
What time of day is blood pressure usually lowest?
What is the morning time!
All Blood Pressure Cuff measuring exactly the same and can be trusted.
What is no!
Name one uncontrollable risk factor for high BP.
What is Age, family history, genetics, etc?
Remote Patient Monitoring is a fast growing patient self monitoring program that send readings to a licensed provide to ensures that they are operating within the safe parameter outline by the patients MD.
What is Yes!
High Blood Pressure is always symptomatic and gives clear warning signs with lots of time to respond.
What is no! Remember it is the silent killer so taking accurate daily with a quality machine is essential.
True or False: Blood pressure is the same throughout the day.
False – it changes based on activity and stress levels!