Across
- 2. vital signs are usually measured when the body is in this state
- 6. a condition where blood pressure is too high
- 9. a factor that can raise vital signs suddenly
- 11. a common symptom when blood pressure is low
- 14. a measurement of oxygen in the blood
- 15. a condition where blood pressure is too low
Down
- 1. the bottom number of a blood pressure reading
- 3. the number of heartbeats per minute
- 4. the number of breaths taken per minute
- 5. the force of blood against artery walls
- 7. a reason nurses check vital signs regularly
- 8. another word for heart rate
- 10. the tool used to listen to heart and lung sounds
- 12. the top number of a blood pressure reading
- 13. a higher-than-normal body temperature