| A | B |
|---|
| considered normal BP in a 5-year-old | 100/70 |
| represents the amount of force needed for the heart to contract and push blood into the arteries | systole (top number) |
| represents the resting phase of the heart as it fills with blood from the veins | diastole (bottom number) |
| hypertension | 167/92 |
| hypotension | 81/42 |
| considered normal BP in a 15-year-old | 118/60 |
| considered normal BP in adult patients | 120/70 |
| apply the BP cuff this far above the elbow | one inch |
| center the bladder of the sphygomomanometer here | at the brachial artery (inner aspect of elbow) |
| DO NOT take blood pressures in these places | dialysis arm (shunt/graft), mastectomy side, arm with an IV, injured extremity |
| orthostatic vitals include these... | blood pressure AND pulse taken simultaneously (lie down for 2-5 minutes, take vitals; sit up for 2-5 minutes, take vitals; stand for 2-5 minutes, take vitals). Record as lying, sitting, and standing respectively. |
| DO NOT take a blood pressure with an automated machine if the patient has this... | atrial fibrillation or a very irregular heart rate |
| headache often is a symptom of this... | high blood pressure |
| dizziness is often a symptom of this... | low blood pressure |
