Annabelle P1

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Across
  1. 1. The specific tapping sounds heard through a stethoscope as blood flow returns to the artery during blood pressure measurement
  2. 3. Abnormally rapid breathing
  3. 5. Using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds of blood flow in an artery as the cuff deflates
  4. 11. A condition where your blood pressure is consistently too high
  5. 13. The percentage of oxygen carried by your red blood cells
  6. 14. The number of times your heart beats in one minute
  7. 15. The pulse felt on the inside of your wrist, just below your thumb
  8. 16. A specific type of arteriosclerosis caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in artery walls
  9. 18. The number of breaths you take per minute
  10. 19. Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup
  11. 20. The force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps
  12. 23. A condition where your blood pressure is consistently too low
  13. 24. A heart rate that's slower than normal for your age
Down
  1. 2. The inflatable cuff used to measure blood pressure by temporarily stopping blood flow in an artery
  2. 4. The feeling of your artery expanding and contracting as blood is pumped through it
  3. 6. The amount of glucose in your blood
  4. 7. The bottom number in a blood pressure reading, showing the pressure when your heart relaxes
  5. 8. A heartbeat that's too fast,too slow, or irregular
  6. 9. Abnormally slow breathing
  7. 10. The pulse taken at the carotid artery in the neck, alongside the windpipe
  8. 12. The top number in a blood pressure reading, showing pressure when your heart contracts
  9. 17. A heart rate that's faster than normal for your age
  10. 21. A waxy fat-like substance found in your blood
  11. 22. Measurements that indicate how well your body is functioning