Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Blood pressure
A
Pressure of circulating blood on the walls of veins and arteries during the cardiac cycle.
2
Q
Remember
A
Avoid any stimulants before hand
3
Q
Set up
A
Client should be seated comfortable with arm rested at level of heart
4
Q
Always use…
A
Right arm
5
Q
Normal
BP
A
120/80
6
Q
Beginning of hypertension
A
140/90
If either number is high
7
Q
Need medical professional consultation
A
160/100
If either number is very high
