Blood pressure Flashcards
1
Q
what is systolic pressure
A
arteries contain most pressure
2
Q
what is diastolic pressure
A
arteries contain least pressure
3
Q
what is normal blood pressure
A
90/60 to 120/80
4
Q
what is hypertension
A
BP above normal level >140
5
Q
what is hypotension
A
BP below normal level <90
6
Q
what factors can influence a bp reading
A
Age
Sleep
Activity
Emotions
7
Q
how many paces can you find the pulse
A
8
8
Q
what are the three common places to take the pulse
A
Carotid (side of the neck)
Radial (wirst)
Brachial (arm)
9
Q
what is the range bpm for 1 week to 3 months
A
100 - 160
10
Q
what is the range bpm for 3 month to 2 yr
A
80 - 150
11
Q
what is the range bpm for 2 - 10 yr
A
70 - 110
12
Q
what is the rnage bpm for 10 yr to adulthood
A
55 - 90
