Across
- 2. Number of pulse beats per minute
- 5. regularity of the heart
- 6. first indication of disease or abnormality in your patient
- 8. providing privacy when measuring or discussing weight
- 10. abbreviation for patient
- 11. pressure of blood pushing against the wall of an artery
- 13. pulse rate over 100 bpm
- 15. an irregular pulse rate- usually due to uneven intervals in between beats
- 16. Unequal spacing of beats
- 17. Stethoscope is placed over apex of the heart
Down
- 1. the strength or pressure felt with each beat
- 3. Examination by listening, usually with a stethoscope
- 4. the ratio of apersons height to weight
- 7. equal spacing of beats
- 8. abbreviation of weight
- 9. abbreviation for height
- 12. Examination by applying slight pressure to a pulse point with fingertips
- 14. pulse rate under 60 bpm