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WebQuest: ** Developing a Brochure about Blood Pressure ** __ Introduction ____ : __ You are working at a Public Relations Firm “Presenting Info” and have been hired by the Doctor’s Group (DG) to develop a brochure about Blood Pressure. The DG has many questions by the public concerning blood pressure and made the decision to produce a brochure with the most frequently asked question. Every employee in the firm is very competitive, but only one group will be selected to the DG to decide which brochure will be used. Your group is to produce the best brochure with the required information. __ Task ____ : __ Your group of employees are not familiar with blood pressure and some background information is needed in order to complete the brochure. The DG has requested that the certain information must be included in the brochure. Your group has four members: resource director, layout artist, editor, and graphic artist designer. Develop an informative brochure about Blood Pressure. __ Procedure ____ : __ Your group has been given certain information that is to be included. The DG requested that the following questions be included in the brochure. The following questions that are to be included in the information are: ü How does a person know if their blood pressure is high? ü How does a blood pressure cuff work? ü Describe the steps taken to obtain a blood pressure. ü What sounds are heard and why? ü Define each sound. ü Is there more than one cuff size and if so why? ü Blood pressure is read mmg, what do these letters indicate? ü List heart and stroke facts related to blood pressure. ü List factors that can contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension). ü Can hypertension affect children? How & why. ü Does diet and salt play a part in hypertension? ü How does a person’s kidney affect blood pressure? ü What are the normal ranges for blood pressure readings? ü (Fill in the blank) The important point in blood pressure is the _____________ it is for blood to flow, the ______________________ the readings will be. __ Evaluation ____ : __ Rubric – Making a Brochure Blood Pressure __ Resources ____ : __ []