BP and Health IQ: Take the Quiz!

1. What is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

• 140/90 mmHg
• 120/80 mmHg
• 100/60 mmHg
• 160/100 mmHg

2. Which of the following is a major risk factor for hypertension?

• High potassium intake
• Regular exercise
• High salt intake
• Adequate sleep

3. What is the recommended weekly exercise duration for maintaining healthy blood pressure?

• 60 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 150 minutes
• 300 minutes

4. Which diet is specifically designed to help lower blood pressure?

• DASH diet
• Keto diet
• Paleo diet
• Mediterranean diet

5. What is a common symptom of low blood pressure?

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Rapid heartbeat
• Flushed skin

6. Which blood pressure reading would be classified as a hypertensive crisis?

• 130/85 mmHg
• 150/95 mmHg
• 170/110 mmHg
• 190/125 mmHg

7. How does chronic stress affect blood pressure?

• It has no effect on blood pressure
• It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
• It raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels
• It causes irregular blood pressure fluctuations

8. What is the maximum recommended daily sodium intake according to the American Heart Association?

• 2,300 mg
• 1,500 mg
• 3,000 mg
• 4,000 mg

9. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining healthy blood pressure?

• Regular physical activity
• Smoking cessation
• High-intensity workouts daily
• Stress management techniques

10. What happens to blood vessels when blood pressure is consistently high?

• They become more elastic
• They become less elastic and more prone to plaque buildup
• They expand to accommodate the higher pressure
• They develop protective coatings