Take the Blood Pressure Quiz

Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.

1. At what age should you have your first screening for high blood pressure?

A. 16B. 18C. 30D. 50

2. The numbers in a blood pressure reading:

A. Vary, depending on the time of day your blood pressure is checkedB. Get lower with high levels of stressC. Are the same for people of the same age and weightD. Stay the same throughout the day

3. What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure?

A. Racing heartbeatB. High body temperatureC. FatigueD. It has no symptoms that you notice

4. Which of these can increase your risk of high blood pressure?

A. ObesityB. A family history of high blood pressureC. SmokingD. All of the above

5. At what point is blood pressure considered stage 1 high blood pressure?

A. 120 over 80B. 130 over 80C. 140 over 90D. 210 over 120

6. High blood pressure is the main cause of which of these?

A. CancerB. StrokesC. DiabetesD. Congestive heart failure

7. Which of these contribute to high blood pressure?

A. Getting a lot of vitamin CB. Drinking a lot of alcoholC. Getting a lot of calciumD. All of the above

8. In which age group of men does the risk for high blood pressure go up?

A. 40 to 49B. 50 to 59C. 60 to 69D. 70 to 79

9. Why does reducing how much salt (sodium) you eat help prevent high blood pressure?

A. It reduces fluid buildup in the bodyB. It allows vessels to relaxC. It raises levels of HDL (good) cholesterolD. It helps keep your heartbeat steady

10. What can you do to control high blood pressure?

A. Get to and stay at a healthy weightB. Exercise regularlyC. Take the blood pressure medicine prescribed by your providerD. All of the above

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