Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average range for systolic pressure
A
140/100
2
Q
What is the average range for diastolic pressure
A
90/60
3
Q
What is blood pressure measured in?
A
mm Hg
4
Q
What does mm Hg stand for?
A
Millimetres of mercury
5
Q
What does Hypertension and Hypotension mean?
A
High and low blood pressure
6
Q
What is the minimum amount of time to wait to repeat blood pressure check?
A
30 seconds
