BP Comp Flashcards
1
Q
Systolic
A
measures the pumping action of the ❤ muscle
2
Q
Diastolic
A
the pressure exerted on the arterial vessels when the ❤ is relaxed
3
Q
Hypertension range
A
140/90
4
Q
Hypotension Range
A
90/50
5
Q
Stage I
A
(140-159)/(90-99)
6
Q
Stage II
A
160+/100+
7
Q
Sphygmomanometer 3 types
A
o Mercury-gravity
o Aneroid
o Electronic
8
Q
What is BP?
A
Measures force exerted by circulating blood on the arterial walls during contraction/relaxation of the ❤
