Blood pressure ranges Flashcards
1
Q
Normal range for blood pressure
A
120/80
2
Q
Borderline high B/P
A
140/90
3
Q
Hypertension
A
Greater than 140/90
4
Q
What artery is utilized for blood pressure?
A
Brachial
5
Q
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
A
RT Mastectomy: Left Brachial artery
LT Mastectomy: Right Brachial Artery
Bilateral Mastectomy: Thigh or Brachial with physician’s order
6
Q
What steps for MA to follow when blood pressure is abnormal?
A
Retake the blood pressure and notify physician
7
Q
Pulse ranges:
A
Normal range for adults: 60-100bpm
8
Q
Pulse Point location:
Carotid:
Brachial:
A
Carotid: Bilaterally on the neck
Brachial: inner side of the upper arm (used for infants)
9
Q
What artery is utilized for taking a pulse on an adult?
A
Radial (thumb side of wrist)
10
Q
What artery is utilized in an emergency/CPR?
A
Carotid
