Across
- 3. absence of breathing
- 4. medical abbreviation for beats per minute
- 6. to widen
- 7. shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up
- 9. the second measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes
- 12. normal respirations
- 14. pulse on the left side of chest, below nipple
- 15. slow heart rate
Down
- 1. device that measures blood pressure
- 2. 130/80mm Hg or higher
- 5. first measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart is at work
- 8. to touch body parts in order to feel structures below the skin
- 10. rapid heart rate
- 11. process of inhaling air into the lungs
- 13. rapid respirations, over 20 breaths per minute