Question

Rohit’s mother is suffering from hypertension. She goes to the nursing home to check her blood pressure regularly. Answer the following questions:

1. Name the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
2. What is the normal value of blood pressure for an adult person?
3. Which of the values is usually higher (systolic/ diastolic)?

Answer 1

1. Sphygmomanometer
2. The normal value of blood pressure for an adult person is 120/80 mm Hg.
3. The systolic pressure is usually higher than the diastolic pressure.