Taking Vital Signs

It is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels.

• Temperature

• Blood Pressure

• Pulse Rate

When the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest.

This pressure is what we know as _________.

• Diastolic Pressure

• Systolic Pressure

When the heart is at its most relaxed state, the pressure is lowest.

This pressure is what we know as _________.

• Diastolic Pressure

• Systolic Pressure

An instrument for measuring blood pressure.

The normal blood pressure is 120/80.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Before taking the blood pressure, the patient should be resting in a quiet room for at least 1 minute.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

• mmHg

• BPM

Identify the part of the sphymomanometer hidden in the picture.

• Inflation Pump

• Aneroid Valve

• Inflation Bulb

In gauge markings, there are no odd numbers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What number is the needle pointing in the picture?