Measuring Vital Signs

An instrument for measuring blood pressure.

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

Identify the part of the sphymomanometer hidden in the picture.

• Inflation Pump

• Aneroid Valve

• Inflation Bulb

The devise used to measure blood pressure

• sphygmomanometer

• glucometer

• stethoscope

• thermometer

what are the first steps when taking vital signs

• wash hands

• introduce yourself

• identify the patient

• explain procedure

the main vital signs include

• blood pressure

• respirations and pulse

• temperature

• blood sugar

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What number is the needle pointing in the picture?

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

• Temperature

• Blood Pressure

• Pulse Rate

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

• mmHg

• BPM