Pulmonary artery Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs
DRE average blood pressure 120-140 systolic
70-90 diastolic
Systolic Maximum pressure at contraction
Diastolic Minimum pressure at expansion
Functions of body are controlled by these two systems Endocrine system
Nervous system
Endocrine system Number of glands that secrete hormones and control functions in the
body
Pulse Rhythmic dilation and relaxation of an artery
Artery Strong, elastic blood vessel that carries blood away from heart
, Vein Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
Pulse rate Number of pulsations in an artery per minute
Three artery locations Radial, Brachial, Carotid
Blood pressure Force that circulating blood exerts on walls of arteries
Korotkoff sounds sounds heard while taking the blood pressure
Phase 1 = Systolic
Phase 5 = Diastolic
Parts of a sphygmomanometer Manometer
Tubes
Pressure Control Valve
Pressure Bulb
Compression Cuff
DRE average temperature range 98.6 +/- 1