Nursing Skills And Patient Care Procedures Practice Test

Which term describes abnormally high blood pressure?

Hypertension Hypotension Systole Clean Catch Urine

Correct Answer:

Hypertension

Explanation:

Abnormally high blood pressure is described by the term hypertension. Hypertension means that arterial pressure remains elevated beyond normal on repeated measurements, signaling a chronic condition that raises risks for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. This term is different from hypotension, which is low blood pressure; from systole, which is the heart’s contraction phase during the heartbeat; and from Clean Catch Urine, which is simply a method for collecting a urine sample. Recognizing hypertension helps you understand why regular blood pressure checks and potential lifestyle changes or medications are important to reduce cardiovascular risk.

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