ch9: blood pressure Flashcards
1
Q
the three pieces of equipment used to obtain blood pressure are?
A
a sphygmomanometer , a blood pressure cuff, and a stethoscope
2
Q
the systolic pressure is recorded when ?
A
the first sharp tapping sound is heard
3
Q
the diastolic pressure is noted when ?
A
the last sound disappears
4
Q
blood pressure is recorded?
A
systolic/diastolic pressure
5
Q
the average bp of infants/children is?
A
60/30 - 100/80
6
Q
the average bp for adults is?
A
lower than 120/80
7
Q
bp readings between 120-129 / 80 are considered
A
elevated
8
Q
bp readings ranging from
130 -139 / 80 - 89 are considered
A
stage 1 hypertension
9
Q
bp readings greater than 140/90 are considered?
A
stage two hypertension
