Vital Signs 2 Flashcards
1
Q
where is the pressure the highest? and lowest?
A
in the ventricles
decreases as you get father away from the heart
2
Q
what is systole or systolic BP?
A
the top number for BP
number is recorded when you first hear the krokoff sounds
3
Q
what is diastole or diastolic BP?
A
the bottom number for BP
the number is recorded for the absence of beats
(subtract 2 from the last beat)
4
Q
what is pulse pressure?
A
the difference between the systolic and diastolic numbers
5
Q
what should the pulse pressure be?
A
a difference of 30-50 mmhg
6
Q
what can a large pulse pressure be caused by?
A
fever, pregnancy, arteriosclerosis, anxiety, heart block, anemia
