BP Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertension (grade 1/2/3) range?
A
systole - 140-159 grade 1 then increases by 20 for each grade
Diastole - 90-99 grade 1 then increases by 10 for each grade
2
Q
Give some causes of 2ndary hypertension
A
conns syndrome, cushings, renal artery disease,
3
Q
How many korotkoff phases are there?
A
5
4
Q
What does the 1st korotkoff sound indicate?
A
systolic BP
5
Q
What is the auscultatory gap? When does it occur? Why is it an issue?
A
Diminished sounds on auscultation of korotkoff sounds, occurs in second phase.
Can miss hypertension by missing phase 1 and thinking phase 3 is the systolic pressure
6
Q
What would happen if the arm cuff was too small or too big?
A
small - overestimate
large - underestimate
