Portage Learning BIOD 121 Case Study module 5 Questions with Correct Answers

We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health. Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure. Blood pressure: 160/90 1. Using the blood pressure chart published by the American Heart Association, would Fred’s blood pressure be considered in the normal range or high? High blood pressure stage 2 range as his blood pressure is above 140mm/Hg for the systolic blood pressure value and 90 for the diastolic blood pressure value 2. What is considered a normal blood pressure? a normal blood pressure range is less than 120mmHg for the systolic blood pressure and less than 80mmHg for the diastolic blood pressure (Less than 120/80) 3. Fred is confused about the numbers. Briefly explain what the top and bottom number mean. Use the American Heart Association website for this information. the top number is the systolic blood pressure which is the amount of pressure blood exerts on the arterial wall while the heart is beating the bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure which is the amount of pressure exerted by blood onto artery walls while the heart is resting. Systolic blood pressure (the first number) – pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) – pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.