Module 4 Blood Pressure Screenings: Assessing BP and Interpreting

NHCI Community Health Workers Pilot Program Pre/Post Assessment
Module 4: Blood Pressure Screenings: Assessing BP and Interpre�ng Readings
Introduc�on
Please answer the ques�ons below before you begin the NHCI Community Health Workers (CHW) Pilot
Program Module.
Your answers are completely confiden�al and will only be used to improve future NHCI CHW Pilot
Program training and educa�on.
1.

What is the standard unit for measuring blood pressure?
a) Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
b) Pounds per square inch (psi)
c) Cubic cen�meters (cc)
d) Decibels (dB)
e) Don’t know

2.

Which of the following is NOT a component of properly measuring blood pressure?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Using a validated and properly calibrated blood pressure device
Placing the cuff around the bare forearm
Posi�oning the individual's arm at heart level
Having the community member rest for one minute prior to the first reading
Don’t know

3. Please select True or False for the following statement: Blood pressure should be measured
a�er the individual has rested for at least 5 minutes.
a) True
b) False
c) Don’t know
4.

How many �mes should blood pressure be measured during a single assessment?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

5.

How would you interpret a blood pressure reading of 130/85 mmHg?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

6.

Once
At least twice
Four �mes
It varies depending on the individual's condi�on
Don’t know

Normal blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure
Stage 1 hypertension
Stage 2 hypertension
Don’t know

What does the top number (systolic pressure) represent in a blood pressure reading?

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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
7.

The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
The difference between systole and diastole
The average pressure in the arteries over �me
Don’t know

What does the botom number (diastolic pressure) represent in a blood pressure reading?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
The difference between systole and diastole
The average pressure in the arteries over �me
Don’t know

8. Please select True or False for the following statement: Blood pressure readings should be
interpreted independently, without considering other factors or the individual's medical history.
a) True
b) False
c) Don’t know
9.

Which of the following blood pressure readings falls within the normal range?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Lower than 120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
130/85 mmHg
Don’t know

10. What ac�ons should be taken if a blood pressure reading and repeat reading falls within the
hypertensive range? Please select all that apply.
a) Advise the individual to follow-up with the health care team
b) Recommend lifestyle modifica�ons for blood pressure control
c) Encourage the pa�ent or community member to monitor blood pressure as advised by the
health care team
d) All of the above
e) Don’t know
We thank you for your �me spent taking this assessment. Your response has been recorded.