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Lab 6 Worksheet

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Lab 6 Worksheet: Blood Pressure

Student instructions: Follow the step-by-step instructions for this exercise found on the worksheet below and in the virtual lab and record your answers in the spaces below. Submit this completed document by the assignment due date found in the Syllabus.

Please make sure that your answers are typed in RED.

Please type your Name and Student ID Number here:

Directions 1. Open the Virtual Lab titled “Blood Pressure”.

2. Read the background information found under the “Question” area first, and then continue on to reading the “Procedure” information posted there as well.

3. At this point, you are ready to begin the lab exercise. Click on the “Information” button on the blood …show more content…

Males experience a decreased systolic and diastolic pressure with age c. Males experience an increased systolic and decreased diastolic pressure with age d. Males experience a decreased systolic and increased diastolic pressure with age e. Males have relatively constant blood pressure with age

5. Based on the laboratory activity, evidence shows that as a group: a. Females experience a decreased systolic and diastolic pressure with age b. Females experience an increased systolic and diastolic pressure with age c. Females experience an increased systolic and decreased diastolic pressure with age d. Females experience a decreased systolic and increased diastolic pressure with age e. Females have relatively constant blood pressure with age

6. On average for both sexes, normal blood pressure is typically defined as: a. 140/60 b. 130/95 c. 120/80 d. 145/80

7. Based on the results of this exercise, which of the following blood pressure readings are significantly above normal, indicating hypertension? a. 122/78 b. 130/84 c. 129/81 d. None of the above

8. Which of the following information from the medical charts appears to play the least role in determining blood pressure? a. Sex b. Height c. Weight d. Age e. None of the

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