Body Assessments Flashcards
Underweight BMI
Less than 18.5
Normal BMI
18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI
25-29
Obesity BMI
Starts at 30
BMI Equation
Weight(kg)/Height(m)^2
Normal Blood Pressure
120/80mmHg or below
Elevated
120-129/80mmHg
Hypertension I
130-139/80-89mmHg
Hypertension II
greater than 140/90mmHg
Pressure created by the heart as it pumps blood into circulation via ventricular contraction
Systole or systolic
The pressure that is exerted on the artery walls during the filling phase of the cardiac cycle
Diastole or Diastolic
Korotkoff Sounds
The vibrations made as blood moves along the vessel walls
Tachycardia
HR greater than 100 bpm
Brachycardia
HR lower than 60 bpm
Brachial artery
Blood pressure is measured here
Carotid Artery
Neck spot for measuring pulse
Radial artery
Wrist spot for measuring pulse