Ch 16 sec3 blood pressure

_____ pressure is measured when the heart muscle relaxes.

• Diastolic

• Tympanic

• Systolic

• Orthostatic

When may a blood pressure reading be lower than normal?

• In the morning

• After a meal

• When standing

• After exercise

Diets high in salt and _____ may lead to higher blood pressure.

• protein

• calcium

• fat

• sugar

Which blood pressure measurement device has a round dial and movable needle that points to the numbers?

• Electronic sphygmomanometer

• Manual mercury sphygmomanometer

• Manual aneroid sphygmomanometer

• none are complete

Which cuff size would be best to use when measuring the blood pressure of an older adult patient?

• Medium adult

• Geriatric

• Pediatric

• Adult