BP, Respiration, O2 Sat, Pain Flashcards
Brachial BP is measured in ____ arm
It is recommended that at least ___ BP readings be taken at 1 min interval and values averages
Right
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Medications are Rx for stage I hypertension under what conditions?
If a pt has already had a heart attack or stroke or is at high risk of heart attack or stroke in the presence of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or atherosclerotic risk
Individuals WITHOUT high risk are advised to do what ?
IMPROVE LIFESTYLE
Lose weight, eat healthy, exercise more, limit alcohol, avoid smoking
Risk factors for high BP include ______ ___ and _____ ____
Socioeconomic status
Psychosocial stress
Hypotension is not adequate for normal perfusion/oxygenation of tissues
May be related to _____ ____, ______, ________, ____________, or ____
Bed rest Drugs Arrhythmias Blood loss/shock MI
Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in BP that accompanies change from supine to standing position:
Initial BP and HR assessment when patient supine, at rest for ___ minutes
Pt moves directly to standing position and repeat BP and HR assessment ______ and again at ______ minutes
> or = 5 minutes
Immediately, 3 minutes
Normal BP:
<120/<80
Elevated BP:
120-129 AND <80
Stage 1 BP:
130-139 OR 80-89
Stage 2 BP:
At least 140 or at least 90
Hypertensive crisis:
> 180 and/or >120
BP for neonate:
67-84 / 35-53
BP for preschooler (3-5):
89-112/46-72
BP for pre-adolescent (10-11):
102-120/61-80
BP for adolescent (12-15):
110-131/64-83
