Blood Pressure

Analysis Question:

Compare the systole to diastole.
The diastolic pressure is the blood pressure when the ventricles relax. The systolic pressure occurs when the ventricles contract.

2. What equipment is used to measure heart rate? Blood Pressure?
A stethoscope is use for heart rate, and a sphygomomanometer is used for blood pressure

3. Why is using your thumb to measure pulse not ideal?
The thumb has its own pulse that can conflict with ones actual pulse.

4. In your own words how do you measure blood pressure?
First the cuff must be fitted snuggly around the arm. Then inflate the cuff to around 150 mmhg. Then let the cuff rest and use the stethoscope to hear the pressure. Record the number when the pressure can be heard. Then slowly deflate the cuff. Record the pressure when the pulse cannot be heard. You have now measured blood pressur

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