What term describes high long-term force of the blood against artery walls, increasing risk of heart disease?

• A. Infection Control
• B. Hypertension
• C. In-House Transfers
• D. Immobility

Answer: (B)

High blood pressure over time is hypertension. This persistent force on arterial walls makes the heart work harder and damages the vessels, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. Over years, the strain can thicken the heart muscle and accelerate atherosclerosis, narrowing arteries and making heart attacks more likely. Many people don’t have symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks are important, and management usually includes lifestyle changes and medications as prescribed. The other options relate to different health topics: infection control is about preventing infection spread, immobility concerns movement and circulation issues, and in-house transfers involve moving residents within a facility.