Vital Signs

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A device used to measure blood pressure is a...

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sphygmomanometer

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What is the normal range for adult systolic blood pressure?

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80-120 mmHg

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Unit of measurement for blood pressure (BP)

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mmHg

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Above what diastolic blood pressure is your blood pressure considered high?

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120

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Normal respirations are...

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12-20 per minute

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What is the normal range for adult diastolic blood pressure?

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60-80 mmHg

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What does a sphygmomanometer measure?

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Blood pressure

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What is the average adult heart rate?

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60-100 beats per minute

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What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats?

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Systolic pressure

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What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest?

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Diastolic pressure