BIO MISC
DAY 4 SAS.docx - SESSION 16
SESSION 16
1. It is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure:
A. Blood pressure
B. Systolic pressure
C. Diastolic pressure
D. Pulse pressure
Rationale: The standard unit for measuring BP is millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The measurement
indicates the height to which the BP raises a column of mercury. Record BP with the systolic reading before
the diastolic reading (e.g., 120/80). The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure is the pulse pressure.
2. Which among the following statements is not true about Cardiac Output:
A. The BP depends on the cardiac output.
B. Cardiac output increases as a result of an increase in HR, greater heart muscle contractility, or
an increase in blood volume.
C. When volume decreases in an enclosed space such as a blood vessel, the pressure in that
space rises.
D. As cardiac output increases, more blood is pumped against arterial walls, causing the BP to rise.
Rationale: Option C is incorrect because it increases, not decrease.
3. According to James et al. (2014), which of the following is defined as hypertension
A. 120/80 mmHg
B. 135/85 mmHg
C. 145/95 mmHg
D. 130/75 mmHg
Rationale: Diastolic readings greater than 90 mm Hg and systolic readings greater than 140 mm Hg define
hypertension (James et al., 2014).
4. It occurs when a normotensive person develops symptoms and a drop in systolic pressure by at least 20
mmHg:
A. Hypertension
B. Hypotension
C. Orthostatic hypertension
D. Postural hypotension
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension, also referred to as postural hypotension, occurs when a normotensive
person develops symptoms and a drop in systolic pressure by at least 20 mm Hg or a drop in diastolic pressure
by at least 20 mm Hg within 3 minutes of rising to an upright position
5. When can a patient be diagnosed as hypertensive?
A. A first time reading of 130/80 mmHg
B. A patient who has familial history of hypertension
C. A mother who is angry and shouts
D. A client with 3 or more consecutive readings of 140/90 mmHg
Rationale: Option D is correct, stage 1 hypertension is a systolic pressure ranging from 130 to 139 mm Hg or
a diastolic pressure ranging from 80 to 89 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension. More-severe hypertension, stage
2 hypertension is a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.
, BIO MISC
DAY 4 SAS.docx - SESSION 16
6. It is the minimal pressure exerted against the arterial walls at all times.
A. Blood pressure
DAY 4 SAS.docx - SESSION 16
SESSION 16
1. It is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure:
A. Blood pressure
B. Systolic pressure
C. Diastolic pressure
D. Pulse pressure
Rationale: The standard unit for measuring BP is millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The measurement
indicates the height to which the BP raises a column of mercury. Record BP with the systolic reading before
the diastolic reading (e.g., 120/80). The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure is the pulse pressure.
2. Which among the following statements is not true about Cardiac Output:
A. The BP depends on the cardiac output.
B. Cardiac output increases as a result of an increase in HR, greater heart muscle contractility, or
an increase in blood volume.
C. When volume decreases in an enclosed space such as a blood vessel, the pressure in that
space rises.
D. As cardiac output increases, more blood is pumped against arterial walls, causing the BP to rise.
Rationale: Option C is incorrect because it increases, not decrease.
3. According to James et al. (2014), which of the following is defined as hypertension
A. 120/80 mmHg
B. 135/85 mmHg
C. 145/95 mmHg
D. 130/75 mmHg
Rationale: Diastolic readings greater than 90 mm Hg and systolic readings greater than 140 mm Hg define
hypertension (James et al., 2014).
4. It occurs when a normotensive person develops symptoms and a drop in systolic pressure by at least 20
mmHg:
A. Hypertension
B. Hypotension
C. Orthostatic hypertension
D. Postural hypotension
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension, also referred to as postural hypotension, occurs when a normotensive
person develops symptoms and a drop in systolic pressure by at least 20 mm Hg or a drop in diastolic pressure
by at least 20 mm Hg within 3 minutes of rising to an upright position
5. When can a patient be diagnosed as hypertensive?
A. A first time reading of 130/80 mmHg
B. A patient who has familial history of hypertension
C. A mother who is angry and shouts
D. A client with 3 or more consecutive readings of 140/90 mmHg
Rationale: Option D is correct, stage 1 hypertension is a systolic pressure ranging from 130 to 139 mm Hg or
a diastolic pressure ranging from 80 to 89 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension. More-severe hypertension, stage
2 hypertension is a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.
, BIO MISC
DAY 4 SAS.docx - SESSION 16
6. It is the minimal pressure exerted against the arterial walls at all times.
A. Blood pressure
