Flashcard #3

Front

What is a "normal" blood pressure? Options: 120/110 mmHg, <120/80 mmHg, <100/80 mmHg, >140/80 mmHg

Back

<120/80 mmHg

Front

What is the normal range for pulse?

Back

60-100

Front

Normal respirations are ....

Back

12-20 per minute

Front

High blood pressure is...

Back

hypertension

Front

_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure

Back

Respirations

Front

Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?

Back

On the thumb side of the patient's wrist

Front

Dyspnea

Back

Difficulty breathing

Front

A fast pulse is also called...

Back

tachycardia

Front

systolic

Back

top number

Front

diastolic

Back

bottom number