Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Adult Pulse Range
A
60-100 bpm
2
Q
Normal Adult Respiratory Rate
A
12-20 rpm
3
Q
Patient-Body Position
A
- Seated Position
- Back Supported
- Arm at heart level and supported
- Uncrossed legs, feet flat on floor
4
Q
Maximum Inflation Level of Normal Adult
A
180 mmHG
5
Q
Maximum Inflation Level of Hypertension Adult
A
220 mmHG
6
Q
Recorded Readings
A
- Time
- Date
- even numbers
- document arm measured
- Medications taken prior to reading
7
Q
Normal B.P. Range
A
< 120 mmHg –> SBP
and
< 80 mmHg –> DBP
8
Q
Elevated B.P. Range
A
120-129 mmHg –> SBP
and
< 80 mmHg –> DBP
9
Q
Stage 1
A
130-139 mmHg –> SBP
or
80-89 mmHg –> DBP
10
Q
Stage 2
A
> 140 mmHg –> SBP
or
> 90 mmHg –> DBP
