The BIG South East London Blood Pressure Quiz

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* 1. About how many people in South East London have been diagnosed with high blood pressure?

58,000

87,000

172,000

230,000

485,000

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* 2. Which 2 of these ethnic groups is high blood pressure the most common?

Bangladeshi

White British

Black African

Black Caribbean

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

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* 3. Which 4 of the following increase the risk of a person developing high blood pressure

Being overweight

Too much alcohol

Too much salt

Regular high impact exercise

Too much caffeine

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* 4. What are the long term risks of having high blood pressure?

Heart Disease

Stroke

Kidney Disease

Dementia

Eye problems

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* 5. What symptoms do most people with high blood pressure experience before diagnosis?

Tiredness

Headaches

Nosebleeds

Eye problems

No symptoms

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* 6. Which of these clinic blood pressure readings in a person without a diagnosis of hypertension be followed up?

120/80mmHg or above

130/85 mmHg or above

140/90 mmHg or above

150/90 mmHg or above

160/100 mmHg or above

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* 7. Which ambulatory or home blood pressure readings should be used in the diagnosis of hypertension?

Average of all readings

Average daytime reading

Lowest daytime reading

Highest daytime reading

Average night time reading

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* 8. Which 4 of the following can be most helpful in supporting patients in managing their high blood pressure?

Effective communication of risk

Culturally competent information

Shared decision making

Standardised advice

Personal goal setting

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* 9. Which of the following form the 5 key messages in the Clinical Effectiveness South East London Hypertension guide?

Check blood pressure at every opportunity (and do a pulse check)

Give all patients the list of requirements to manage their blood pressure

Lifestyle changes are key to reducing cardiovascular risk and lowering blood pressure

Check for complications and do a QRISK score

Optimise BP management (lifestyle and medication) and aim for NICE blood pressure targets

No need to offer full annual review to patients with good blood pressure control

Encourage adherence to lifestyle and medication, review at least annually

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* 10. Which 4 of these lifestyle factors can be effective in lowering blood pressure?

Maintaining a healthy weight

Reducing salt intake

Diet rich in fruit and vegetables

Reducing high impact exercise

Maintaining a regular sleep pattern