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Learner Name: Clare Thornton
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Over weight and obesity are the main causes of unstable blood pressure, exercise and weight loss can decrease risks. Changes in lifestyle can save lives. To much salt in the blood can cause the heart to work harder. Natural maintenance of a normal BP levels include drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day, walking relieves stress and tones circulation. Prescribed medication can help to also maintain blood pressure.Diastolic is the pressure in the arteries which occurs near the beginning of the cycle when the ventricles are filled with blood.Systolic pressure is the peak pressure which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are contracting.An ideal blood pressure should be below 120/80 in a young fit healthy individual. High blood pressures are readings over 140/90 which are monitored and constant over a number of weeks. It can put a great strain on the heart and increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.it can also cause heart and kidney disease. Causes of high blood pressure can be too much salt in the diet and not enough exercise. Overweight, too much alcohol and not enough fruit and vegetables in an individual’s diet. Low blood pressure is a reading under 90/60 it can make an individual feel dizzy and faint. A low blood pressure can lower the risk of heart disease and strokes.Recording body temperature is one of the four main vital signs that must be monitored. Inaccurate results may affect treatment and diagnosis and can compromise patients safety in accordance to trust policies and procedures.Body temperature is the body’s ability to...
4223-331
Unit:
4223-331
Page No:
Page No:
Evidence Record Sheet
Learner Name: Clare Thornton
Date:
Evidence Recorded as:
Direct Observation or Expert Witness Observation
Work Products
Questioning or Professional Discussion
Witness Testimony
Project or Assignment
Reflective Account or Case Study
Performance Evidence | Assessment Criteria/ Learning Outcomes |
Over weight and obesity are the main causes of unstable blood pressure, exercise and weight loss can decrease risks. Changes in lifestyle can save lives. To much salt in the blood can cause the heart to work harder. Natural maintenance of a normal BP levels include drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day, walking relieves stress and tones circulation. Prescribed medication can help to also maintain blood pressure.Diastolic is the pressure in the arteries which occurs near the beginning of the cycle when the ventricles are filled with blood.Systolic pressure is the peak pressure which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are contracting.An ideal blood pressure should be below 120/80 in a young fit healthy individual. High blood pressures are readings over 140/90 which are monitored and constant over a number of weeks. It can put a great strain on the heart and increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.it can also cause heart and kidney disease. Causes of high blood pressure can be too much salt in the diet and not enough exercise. Overweight, too much alcohol and not enough fruit and vegetables in an individual’s diet. Low blood pressure is a reading under 90/60 it can make an individual feel dizzy and faint. A low blood pressure can lower the risk of heart disease and strokes.Recording body temperature is one of the four main vital signs that must be monitored. Inaccurate results may affect treatment and diagnosis and can compromise patients safety in accordance to trust policies and procedures.Body temperature is the body’s ability to...