blood pressure & peak flow readings

Question 1

what is low BP

Answer 1

anything below 90/60

Question 2

what is ideal BP

Answer 2

anything from 120/80 to just above 90/60

Question 3

what is pre hypertensive BP

Answer 3

140/90 to just above 120/80

Question 4

what is high BP

Answer 4

190/100 to just above 140/90

Question 5

prehypertensive lifestyle advice

Answer 5

• regular exercise
• keep to healthy weight
• healthy diet
• less salt
• less alcohol
• stop smoking
• destress

Question 6

how to use peak flow meter

Answer 6

1. Pull the counter (the red arrow) back as far as it will go to the top near the mouthpiece.
   2 sit upright
2. Take the deepest breath you can.
3. Make sure your mouth makes a tight seal around the mouthpiece.
4. Blow as hard and fast as you possibly can into the meter.
5. Write down your score (the number next to the pointer).
6. Do this three times in a row, with a short rest in between, so you get three scores (all three scores should be roughly the same).
7. Use the highest of these scores to fill in your peak flow diary.