Blood Pressure Measurement Worksheet
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on understanding and measuring blood pressure, including its components, factors, and health implications.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. What do the two numbers in a blood pressure reading represent?
Heart rate and breathing rate
Systolic and diastolic pressure
Blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Body temperature and weight
2. Which unit is typically used to measure blood pressure?
Pounds per square inch (psi)
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)
Joules (J)
1. The top number in a blood pressure reading is called the pressure, and it represents the pressure when your heart .
2. The bottom number in a blood pressure reading is called the pressure, and it represents the pressure when your heart .
3. A device used to measure blood pressure is called a .
1. High blood pressure, or hypertension, often has obvious symptoms.
True
False
2. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
True
False
1. Explain why it is important to regularly monitor blood pressure, even if you feel healthy.
2. List two lifestyle factors that can contribute to high blood pressure.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The medical term for high blood pressure is .
2. When measuring blood pressure, the cuff is inflated using a .