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NCFE Health and Fitness - Unit 1 > Cardiovascular Measurements > Flashcards

Cardiovascular Measurements Flashcards

1
Q

Define Heart Rate

A

The number of times the heart beats in a minute

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2
Q

How do you calculate maximum heart rate?

A

220-age

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3
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What does BPM stand for?

A

Beats per minute

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4
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What does MHR stand for?

A

Maximum heart rate

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5
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Define Stroke Volume

A

The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one beat

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6
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Define Cardiac Output

A

The amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute

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7
Q

What is the formula for Cardiac Output?

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Q = HR x SV

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8
Q

What is Systolic Blood Pressure?

A

The blood pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart (first number)

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9
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What is Diastolic Blood Pressure?

A

The blood pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats (second number)

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10
Q

What is high blood pressure?

A

Blood pressure above 120/80mmHg

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11
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What is low blood pressure?

A

Blood pressure below 90/60mmHg

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12
Q

Where could you find your pulse?

A

Neck (Carotid pulse), Wrist (Radial pulse) and Thigh (Femoral pulse)

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13
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What is the pulse in the wrist called?

A

Radial pulse

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14
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What is the pulse in the neck called?

A

Carotid pulse

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15
Q

What is the pulse in your thigh called?

A

Femoral pulse

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16
Q

What are the units of Blood Pressure?

A

mmHg

17
Q

Identify 3 factors affecting blood pressure

A

Age
Stress
Diet
Activity levels

18
Q

Explain how age affects blood pressure

A

Blood pressure increases with age

19
Q

Explain how stress affects blood pressure

A

Causes an increase in HR and narrowing of arteries

20
Q

Explain how diet affects blood pressure

A

Eating foods high in fat, salt and sugar can increase blood pressure.
Fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy food can help reduce blood pressure.

21
Q

Explain how diet activity levels affects blood pressure

A

Exercise can increase BP in the short-term.
Regular exercise can keep BP in the ideal range.
People that don’t exercise can develop high BP

NCFE Health and Fitness - Unit 1 (19 decks)

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