Pretest: Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Front

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

Back

90-120 mmHg

Front

What is the force of blood pushing against your arteries?

Back

Blood Pressure

Front

What is the term for abnormally low heart rate?

Back

Bradycardia

Front

What is the effect of exercise on heart rate?

Back

It increases

Front

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in adults?

Back

60-80 mmHg

Front

What is tachycardia?

Back

Abnormally high heart rate.

Front

What does hypertension refer to?

Back

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Front

What is hypotension?

Back

Abnormally low blood pressure.

Front

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

Back

60-100 beats per minute.

Front

How does stress affect heart rate?

Back

It typically increases heart rate.