Blood Pressure
A condition that can occur when a person has a very high blood pressure.
what is stroke
The part of the body that droops in a stroke patient.
What is the face
This is checked or palpated when a person is unresponsive
What is a pulse
This is used to check the eyes for dilation and constriction.
What is ophthalmoscope or penlight
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The top number of a blood pressure reading.
What is systolic
The unilateral sign of a stroke patient.
What is arm, limb, or weakness
What part of the eye is constricted and dilated with a penlight or opthalmoscope.
What is the pupil
This is used to measure blood pressure.
What is sphygmomanometer
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The bottom number of a blood pressure reading.
What is diastolic
The type of speech seen in a stroke patient.
What is slurred
This part of the body houses the tympanic membrane (s) or eardrum (s).
What is ear
This is used to palpate a pulse.
What is fingers
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What is nursing.
The medical term for high blood pressure.
What is hypertension
The type of vision experienced by a stroke patient.
What is Double or no vision
This part of the body houses the pupil(s).
What is eye
This is used to auscultate (listen) heart, lungs, and bowel sounds.
What is stethoscope
What is the name of the pulse at the site of the wrist.
This artery that is palpated to obtain a blood pressure reading.
What is the brachial artery
The Acronym to identify a stroke.
What is BEFAST
What major part of the body is affected by a stroke.
What is the brain
This instrument is used to evaluate the inner ear.
What is otoscope
What test is done to check for pupil constriction and dilation.
What is pupillary light reflex