Veterinary Blood Pressure Monitoring Quiz

What is blood pressure?

• The speed of blood flow in the arteries

• The amount of blood in the veins

• The force exerted by blood on the arterial walls

• The temperature of blood in the body

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which formula is used to calculate blood pressure?

• BP = Cardiac Output x Systemic Vascular Resistance

• BP = Systolic Pressure x Diastolic Pressure

• BP = Mean Arterial Pressure x Heart Rate

• BP = Heart Rate x Stroke Volume

What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for dogs?

• 80-140mmHg

• 70-120mmHg

• 90-140mmHg

• 100-160mmHg

Which method is considered the gold standard for blood pressure monitoring?

• Invasive blood pressure monitoring

• Oscillometric method

• High-definition oscillometric method

• Doppler method

What is a common cause of hypertension in veterinary patients?

• Hypovolaemia

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypothyroidism

• Diabetes mellitus

Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?

• Diuretics

• Calcium channel blockers

• Beta-blockers

• Antibiotics

What is the primary purpose of a Doppler blood pressure measurement?

• To measure mean arterial pressure

• To measure heart rate

• To measure diastolic pressure

• To measure systolic pressure

What is hypotension defined as in terms of systolic arterial pressure?

• Less than 70mmHg

• Less than 80mmHg

• Less than 90mmHg

• Less than 100mmHg

Which factor does NOT affect blood pressure?

• Tachycardia

• Vasodilation

• Breed

• Renal disease

What is the mean arterial pressure formula?

• MAP = (2 x diastolic pressure) + systolic pressure / 3

• MAP = (2 x systolic pressure) + diastolic pressure / 3

• MAP = systolic pressure + diastolic pressure / 2

• MAP = systolic pressure - diastolic pressure / 3