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Vital Signs 2
Blood Pressure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blood Pressure | the pressure exerted by the circulating blood against the walls of the arteries |
| What is systolic pressure? | Is the top number in a blood pressure reading, it reflects the blood pressure when the heart contracts |
| What is diastolic pressure? | Reflects the blood pressure when the heart is at rest and is recorded as the bottom number. |
| What is a normal BP range for systolic and diastolic pressures? | Systolic- 100 mm Hg to 140 mm Hg Diastolic -65 mm Hg to 90 mm Hg |
| 5. Name 5 factors that increase blood pressure. | Amount of fluid in the body Condition of the arteries Force of the heart beat Age Exercise (initially) Obesity Food (salt) |
| Name 5 factors that decrease blood pressure. | Weight loss Exercising regularly Limit salt intake Fasting Depression |
| What does low blood pressure indicate? (hypotension) | Shock, dehydration, or internal injury |
| What does high blood pressure indicate? (hypertension) | Dangerous precursor to cardiac problems and strokes High BP can exert extreme pressure on blood vessels ( can cause stroke, hemorrhaging) |
| How does exercise affect your BP? | Increase your blood pressure |
| When do you have an emergency situation concerning a BP? | Information should be given to EMS when they arrive If you cannot find a BP, activate EMS, or find other professional help When systolic (top) is below 100 or above 140mmHG When diastolic (bottom) is below 65 or above 90mmHG |
| What equipment do you use to take a blood pressure? | Sphygmomanometer ( BB cuff) and stethoscope |
| What is your core temperature? | Internal body temperature |
| Hypothalamus | area in the brain where the temperature is regulated |
| What is normal body temperature? | 98.6 F or 37 C |
| What are some consequences of being overweight? | • Increase risk of cardiovascular disease due to additional stress on the heart, and heightened risk of hypertension and atherosclerosis • Decreased life expectancy • Impeded circulation in the legs • Increased risk of diabetes • Increased stress on |
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Imari Wright
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