Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertension
A
constantly elevated blood pressure (140/90)
2
Q
Systolic
A
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded.
3
Q
Diastolic
A
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number is recorded.
4
Q
stage 1 hypertension
A
systolic (130-39) age (80-89)
5
Q
stage 2 hypertension
A
systolic (greater than or equal) 140
diastolic (greater than or equal) 90
6
Q
Blood Functions
A
transport oxygen, transport waste, transport hormones, carries heat, regulate temps, clot protects leaving, fights illness/diseases
