PBS 2.1.2 Practice Flashcard - Vital Signs

Front

What happens if a cuff that is too small is used for measuring blood pressure?

Back

It will give a higher reading.

Front

What does BMI stand for?

Back

Body Mass Index.

Front

What is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

Back

120/80 mmHg.

Front

What is the pulse?

Back

The number of heartbeats per minute.

Front

What is high blood pressure also known as?

Back

Hypertension.

Front

What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute.

Front

What is the significance of measuring vital signs?

Back

They provide critical information about a person's health status.

Front

What does systolic pressure measure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Front

What does diastolic pressure measure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.

Front

What is tachycardia?

Back

A condition where the heart rate is abnormally high, typically over 100 beats per minute.