Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Expected reference range
A
Systolic: Less than 120
Diastolic: Less than 80
2
Q
Elevated
A
Systolic: 120-129
Diastolic: Less than 80
3
Q
High blood pressure (stage1)
A
Systolic: 130-139
Diastolic: 80-89
4
Q
High blood pressure (stage2)
A
Systolic: 140 or greater
Diastolic: 90 or greater
5
Q
Hypertensive crisis
A
Systolic: 180 or greater
Diastolic: 120 or greater
6
Q
Expected blood pressure range for a newborn
A
60/40 mm Hg
7
Q
Expected blood pressure range for a toddler
A
80/50 mm Hg
8
Q
Expected blood pressure range for a school age child
A
90/60 mm Hg
9
Q
Expected blood pressure range for a adolescent
A
120/80 mm Hg
