Vital Signs Review

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What is a "normal" blood pressure?

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120/80 mmHg

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Highest pressure against blood vessels. Represented by first heart sound

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systolic pressure

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High blood pressure

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hypertension

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lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body. Measures between contractions

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diastolic pressure

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A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

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sphygmomanometer

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Systolic and diastolic pressure are measured in units of

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mmHg

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What is the action of the heart during Systole?

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Contraction

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Which artery normally do we take blood pressure?

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brachial

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Pulse is defined as the pressure of blood pushing against the wall of the vein as the heart beats and rests. True or False?

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False

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Cuff that is too small will give a ______reading

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higher