Instructions: Identify the Following

question 121

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Battle of Antietam

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Definitions:

Auscultating Blood Pressure

The process of listening to the blood pressure sounds using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer to measure the pressure.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The maximum arterial pressure during heart contraction, typically the higher number in a blood pressure reading.

Phase II Korotkoff Sounds

Refers to the sounds heard through a stethoscope during the phase when the blood starts to flow again in the artery as the pressure in the cuff decreases, usually manifesting as a swooshing or whooshing sound.

Blood Pressure Guidelines

Recommendations established by healthcare organizations regarding the optimal blood pressure ranges for individuals to maintain to promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of hypertension-related diseases.