Measurement
Machine that measures BP
What is a BP cuff?
Force of blood pushing against the inside of arteries
What is blood pressure?
Two things that have a negative effect on BP
What is smoking? Salt? Stress?
High BP can lead to this
What is a heart attack?
Letters to help recognize symptoms of stroke
F - Face - Is it drooping?
A - Arms - Can you raise both?
S - Speech - Is it slurred or jumbled?
T - Time - Call 911
Top number in blood pressure reading 120/80
What is systolic pressure?
High BP can have no warning signs, so it is also known as this dire term
What is the "silent killer"?
Used by doctors to help control high BP
What is medication?
Symptoms of heart attack
What is chest pain? Sweating? SOB?
Person who can answer questions/concerns about BP
Pharmacist, nurse, doctor
Do not smoke or drink caffeine this long before testing your BP
What is 30 minutes?
When people get a higher than normal BP reading just by being in the doctor's office
What is the "white coat" effect?
Three changes you can make to improve BP
Weight loss, stop smoking, get active, less salt, healthy diet, etc
2 symptoms of a stroke
What is facial droop, slurred speech, or unequal arm lift?
True or False - Women can have different heart attack symptoms than men
True
Normal BP
What is 120/80?
Another name for HIGH blood pressure
What is hypertension?
Great way to start getting active
What is walking?
Number to call in emergency
What is 911?
Pumps blood through our bodies
What is the heart?
Check BP at least this often
What is yearly?
When BP falls below 120/80; low BP
What is hypotension?
Ways to relax
What is deep breathing, mediation?
Prolonged High BP can lead to this
What is stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, kidney failure, and dementia?
The length of time you need to NOT drink caffeinated, beverages or smoke, before taking your BP
What is 30 minutes?