bp Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
is a measure of the pressure
exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries.
A
Arterial blood pressure
2
Q
the pressure when the ventricles are pumped
A
Systolic BP
3
Q
the pressure when the
ventricles are at rest
A
Diastolic Pressure
4
Q
difference between the diastolic
and the systolic pressures, normally 40 mmHg.
A
Pulse Pressure
5
Q
a persistent above normal blood pressure
A
HYPERTENSION
6
Q
elevated BP with
no known cause.
A
Primary Hypertension
7
Q
– elevated BP
with known cause
A
Secondary Hypertension –
8
Q
What BP is hypertension
A
140/90
9
Q
value of prehypertension
A
120/80 above
10
Q
what is normal bp
A
below 120/80
