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Across 1. irregular pulse 5. causes B/P to decrease 8. B/P less than 120/80 16. lower pressure exerted on the artery when the heart is at rest between contractions 17. low blood pressure 19. decrease in B/P, increase in pulse rate, cold clammy skin, dizziness 20. pulse located on the top of the foot 21. pulse less than 60 beats per min 22. sounds like hair rubbed between fingers next to the ear and is heard during inspiration 25. causes B/P to increae 26. causes fever 27. auscultated at midclavicular line and the 5th intercostal space

Down 2. most common place to take a pulse 3. the pointed end of the heart 4. whistling sound of air forced past a partial obstruction 6. drop in B/P with change of position, lying down to standing 7. count for full minute 9. blood pressure consistently elevated above normal range 10. maximum pressure exerted on the artery during left ventricular contraction 11. to feel 12. controls body temperature 13. pulse greater than 100 beats per min 14. slow shallow breathing 15. normal ,relaxed breathing pattern 18. stroke volume + heart rate 23. rapid breathing 24. difficult and labored breathing 26. the 5th vital sign