What is the term used for the blood pressure when the heart beats and sends a surge of blood through the vessels?

Understanding Blood Pressure and Monitoring

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Biology, Health, Life Skills
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6th - 10th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is blood pressure typically recorded?
As a percentage of heart efficiency
As a single number
As a ratio of heart rate to blood flow
As two numbers, systolic over diastolic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you ensure before measuring your blood pressure at home?
That you have exercised recently
That you have back support and a comfortable place to sit
That you are standing upright
That you have eaten a meal
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the inflatable cuff be placed on your arm?
Directly on the wrist
Two centimeters above the bend in your elbow
On the forearm
On the shoulder
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in taking a blood pressure measurement with a digital monitor?
Wrap the cuff around the arm
Check the battery level
Press the on/off button to turn the monitor on
Inflate the cuff
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To what level should you inflate the arm cuff compared to your expected systolic pressure?
20 to 30 points higher
30 to 40 points higher
10 to 20 points higher
40 to 50 points higher
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do once the desired pressure is reached during a blood pressure measurement?
Remove the cuff immediately
Release the inflation bulb and remain still
Deflate the cuff completely
Start talking to relax
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