Blood Pressure Homework

Front

What is the phase in the cardiac cycle where the heart relaxes?

Back

Diastole

Front

What is classified as hypertension, stage 1?

Back

A blood pressure reading of 144/92 mm Hg.

Front

What is one disadvantage of using an automated blood pressure monitor?

Back

It cannot be used to measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia.

Front

How should a patient's arm be positioned when measuring blood pressure?

Back

At heart level.

Front

What does blood pressure measure?

Back

The force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood.

Front

What is the phase in the cardiac cycle where the heart contracts?

Back

Systole.

Front

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

Back

Typically around 120/80 mm Hg.

Front

What is pulse pressure?

Back

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Front

What is the role of the brachial artery in blood pressure measurement?

Back

It is the artery where blood pressure is commonly measured.

Front

What can cause a false high reading in blood pressure measurement?

Back

Using a cuff that is too small for the patient's arm.