2017 Blood Pressure Guidelines for Adults

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1. Based on the 2017 classification of blood pressure, what percent of adults in the United States will now be diagnosed with hypertension?

A. 19%
B. 32%
C. 46%
D. 58%

2. According to the updated blood pressure guidelines, a blood pressure of 126/78 mmHg is classified as

A. normal
B. elevated
C. prehypertension
D. hypertension

3. Blood pressure measured as being normal in the office or clinical setting, but high (i.e., hypertension) when measured at home is referred to as

A. normotensive
B. sustained hypertension
C. whitecoat hypertension
D. masked hypertension

4. According to the 2017 blood pressure guidelines, what is the classification of stage 1 hypertension?

A. SBP between 130-139 mmHg or DBP between 80-89 mmHg.
B. SBP ≥ 140 mmHg and DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
C. SBP between 120-129 mmHg or DBP < 80 mmHg
D. SBP > 180 mmHg and/or DBP > 120 mmHg

5. As stated in the Detailed Summary report, lifestyle changes focused on diet and exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure by approximately ________ mmHg for individuals with hypertension.

A. 1 to 3
B. 4 to 11
C. 12 to 22
D. 32 to 46

6. Which of the following represents the point at which systolic blood pressure is recorded?

A. The third audible Korotkoff sound
B. The disappearance of Korotkoff sounds
C. The onset of the first Korotkoff sound
D. The first visual pulsation of the sphygmomanometer indicator needle

7. For every 1 kg (2.2 lb) reduction in body weight, one may expect a blood pressure reduction of

A. 1 mmHg
B. 5 mmHg
C. 10 mmHg
D. 12 mmHg

8. To prevent and manage hypertension, what is the optimal goal with regard to daily sodium intake?

A. Less than 1,500 mg/day
B. Less than 2,300 mg/day
C. Greater than 3,000 mg/day
D. Greater than 3,400 mg/day

9. Which of the following is recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension?

A. Ketogenic diet
B. Paleolithic diet
C. Detox diets
D. DASH diet

10. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?

A. Increased age
B. Physical inactivity
C. Low birth weight
D. Family history

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