Across
- 3. An irregular rhythm of the pulse
- 5. The act of breathing air into (inspiration) and out of (expiration) the lungs
- 6. Persistent low blood pressure <90/60
- 8. The amount of force exerted by the blood against artery walls
- 9. Slow heart rate
- 10. The period of heart muscle contraction
- 12. The period of heart muscle relaxation
- 13. The amount of heat in the body; a balance between heat produced and heat lost
Down
- 1. A rapid heart rate
- 2. The instrument used to measure blood pressure
- 4. Persistent high blood pressure >140/90
- 7. A device that measures both pulse rate and blood oxygen levels
- 11. An instrument used to listen to sounds produced by the heart, lungs, bowels etc