UNIT 5 BLOOD PRESSURE TEST

How is blood pressure defined? - ANSWER Force of blood against
artery walls when the heart beats.

What are systolic and diastolic readings? - ANSWER Systolic indicates
when left ventricle contracts. Diastolic indicates pressure on the artery
wall.

What is pulse pressure and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Pulse
pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic. 30-40 mm Hg

What are normal readings? - ANSWER Normal systolic pressure
includes less than 20. Diastolic less than 80.

What are pre-hypertension and hypertension? - ANSWER Hypertension
is high blood pressure.

What is hypotension and what can can it be caused by? - ANSWER
Hypotension is low blood pressure.

What is hypertension caused by and what can it lead to? - ANSWER

When does orthostatic hypotension occur? - ANSWER

What factors can influence blood pressure? - ANSWER

What two instruments are needed to take blood pressure? - ANSWER
Sphygomomanometer and a Stethoscope.

Label the parts of a sphygmomanometer - ANSWER A)Gauge
B)Blood pressure cuff
C)Bulb
D) Valve
E)Tubing