Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Define blood pressure
A
The pressure of blood against the walls of the main arteries
2
Q
What is the normal blood pressure rate?
A
120 Sytolic /180 diastolic
3
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure: consistently 140/90 MMHG
4
Q
What is hypotension?
A
Low blood pressure
5
Q
What are the vital signs?
A
Temperature, pulse respiration, 02 saturation, and blood pressure
