CH 11 Flashcards
Systolic blood pressure
The first (or top) number. It represents the pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts
Diastolic blood pressure
The second (or bottom) number. Represents the pressure within the arterial system when the heart is resting and filling with blood
Bad Blood Pressure: Hypertension
140 / 90
Good Blood Pressure
120/80
The Durnin-Womersley 4 Point formulal
All measurements should be done on the right side of the body
- Biceps: A vertical fold
- Triceps: A vertical fold
- Subscapular: A 45-degree angle .
- Iliac crest: A 45-degree angle fold, taken just above the iliac crest and medial to the axillary line
Jackson Pollock
3 Sites
Men-chest / abs / thigh
Woman-Triceps, suprailiac thigh
The locations of circumference measurements
- Neck
- Chest
- Waist
- Hips
- Thighs
- Calves
- Biceps
BPM
Men typically have 5-10 BPM less than females
Healthy body fat
Men-10-20%,
Women-20-30%
Android obesity
&
Gynoid obesity
Android obesity is worse due to the visceral fat
Gynoid = more subcutaneous
Waist girth risk
Men-100 cm OR 40in at risk
Women -greater than 88cm OR 35in at risk
Hip to waist Ratio
Female
.81-.85 Moderate Risk
.86 High Risk
Men
- 96–1.0 Moderate
- 0 or higher High
Waist circumference
Women
100–120 cm (39.3–47.2 in.) High
>120 cm (>47.2 in.) Very High
Men
90–109 cm (35.4–42.9 in.) High
≥110 cm (≥43.3 in.) Very High
Cardio testing
Most valid = VO2 max
YMCA 3-Min test
96 steps per minute for 3-minutes (use 11-13 Ratings