1. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it has not signs or symptoms. True False
2. It is a common, but serious condition. True False
3. High blood pressure does not play a role in stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. True False
4. One in four people in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many may not know it. True False
5. High blood pressure is the same as hypotension. True False
6. High blood pressure is called hypertension. True False
7. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. True False
8. Blood pressure tests measure systolic pressure (when the heart beats) and diastolic pressure (when the heart rests between beats). True False
9. Blood pressure results are indicated by two numbers. True False
10. The first number (the larger number) is the systolic pressure. True False
11. The second number (the smaller number) is the diastolic pressure. True False
12. There are a variety of home blood pressure monitors to help people track their condition. True False
13. Home blood pressure monitors are either aneroid or digital. True False
14. An aneroid monitor has a dial gauge and a cuff that is inflated by hand. True False
15. Digital blood pressure monitors have either manual or automatic cuffs, and the blood pressure reading flashes on a small screen. True False
16. Aneroid monitors typically cost more than digital monitors do. True False
17. A third type of blood pressure monitor is the mercury sphygmomanometer that has a long glass gauge. True False
18. Mercury blood pressure monitors are the standard for blood pressure measurement, but they are not usually recommended for home use. True False
19. If your choice of an aneroid monitor does not have a special feature (a metal ring) that makes it easier to put the cuff on, it can be difficult to use. True False
20. The rubber bulb that inflates the cuff on an aneroid monitor is never difficult to squeeze. True False
21. Aneroid monitors may not be appropriate for people who have difficulty hearing, because of the need to listen to heart sounds through a stethoscope. True False
22. Digital monitors are automatic. True False
23. Digital monitors are the most popular home blood-pressure measuring devices. True False
24. Some electronic blood pressure monitors have a paper printout so that you can keep a record of your blood pressure readings. True False
25. Inflation of the cuff on a digital blood pressure monitor can be either automatic or manual, depending on your choice of models. True False
26. The accuracy of a digital monitor will not be influence by body movements or an irregular heart rate. True False
27. Wrist monitors that wrap around your wrist are also available on the market. True False
28. One disadvantage of digital monitors is that some models are designed for use with the left arm only. True False
29. When considering the purchase of a blood pressure monitor, cuff size is not important. True False
30. If the cuff size is wrong, the blood pressure reading will be wrong. True False
31. A health professional can advise you on what size cuff you need, based upon the size of your arm. True False
32. Before buying a home blood pressure monitor, you should consider features such as how easy it is to read the results as well as whether or not you will need to use a stethoscope. True False
33. After buying a blood pressure monitor, you should not take it to your doctor and have him or her check it for accuracy because your doctor will be angry with you. True False
34. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to use your home blood pressure monitor correctly. True False
35. Before taking your blood pressure, you should exercise for about 5 minutes. True False
36. Before taking your blood pressure, you should not talk. True False
37. You should also sit with your legs and ankles uncrossed, and your arm should be raised to heart level while resting on table or desk. True False
38. While taking your blood pressure, you should make sure the cuff is one inch above the crease of your elbow. True False
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Source(s): National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute U.S. Food & Drug Administration American Academy of Family Physicians American Heart Association 04/00