Blood Pressure

Procedure

150

What are the two instruments used to measure blood pressure?

Sphygmomanometer and Stethoscope

250

How many millimeters of mercury is each line on the sphygmomanometer?

2 mmHg

350

What artery do you match the sphygmomanometer up with when measuring blood pressure?

Brachial artery

Abnormalities

150

What are the names for high and low blood pressure?

Hypertension and Hypotension

250

Name 3 things that can cause hypertension.

stress, anxiety, obesity, high salt intake, aging, kidney disease, thyroid deficiency, and vascular conditions

350

What can happen if you don't treat hypertension?

Stoke, kidney disease, and/or heart disease

Diastolic vs. Systolic

150

FINISH THE SENTENCE. When the heart is contracting, it is...

Systolic

250

What is the optimal range for systolic and diastolic?

Systolic- Less than 120

Diastolic-Less than 80

350

FINISH THE SENTENCE. When the heart is at rest, it is...

Diastolic

Examples

150

A patient's blood pressure is 118/72. Is this healthy or unhealthy?

Healthy

250

A patient's blood pressure is 155/90. Is this Stage 1 or Stage 2 Hypertension?

Stage 2

350

Mary is a diabetic with high stress and prefers to eat fast food. Is she more likely Hypertension. 

Yes