Blood Pressure (STEM Activity 1.1)

Which is the unit for pulse?

• bpm

  (beats per minute)

• mmHg

  (millimeters of mercury)

• breaths

Which type of pressure is measured when the heart BEATS (SQUEEZES)?

• Diastolic

• Aerobic

• Systolic

Which major artery can be found in the wrist?

• Radial

• Karate

• Arterial

What is the name of the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood?

(This vessel can look blue when under the skin.)

• Arteries

• Veins

Which type of pressure is measured when the heart RELAXES?

• Diastolic

• Aerobic

• Systolic

What is another name for PULSE?

• Pressure

• Heart Rate

• Blood Sugar

• Deoxyribose

What is the definition of respiratory rate?

• The pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries

• The number of breaths a person takes per minute

• The temperature within the body

• When the heart pumps, the arteries expand and contract as blood is pushed through

What is the name of the vessel that carries OXYGENATED blood?

• Arteries

• Vein

What is NOT 1 of the 4 main vital signs?

• Pulse

• Oxygen Rate

• Respiratory Rate

• Blood Pressure

What is the definition of PULSE?

• The pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries

• The number of breaths a person takes per minute

• The temperature within the body

• When the heart pumps the arteries expand and contract as blood is pushed through