Blood Pressure Measurement

Front

What instruments are used to measure blood pressure?

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A stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer.

Front

What components does a sphygmomanometer have?

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A cuff and a measuring device.

Front

What are the types of sphygmomanometers?

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Aneroid type, Mercury type, Electronic type, Wrist monitor.

Front

Where is blood pressure normally measured?

Back

In the brachial artery.

Front

What is the normal range for systolic pressure?

Back

90 mm Hg or higher but lower than 120 mm Hg.

Front

What is the normal range for diastolic pressure?

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60 mm Hg or higher but lower than 80 mm Hg.

Front

What defines hypertension in terms of blood pressure?

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Systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher, or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.

Front

When should you report systolic blood pressure?

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Report any systolic measurement at or above 120 mm Hg.

Front

When should you report diastolic blood pressure?

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Report any diastolic pressure at or above 80 mm Hg.

Front

What defines hypotension in terms of blood pressure?

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Systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure below 60 mm Hg.