Chapter 16 Vital Signs Review; BP Flashcards
Define Blood Pressure
Force in which blood is pumped against walls of arteries
What is Systolic?
Pumping or contracting blood to the heart (up)
What is Diastolic?
Relaxing the heart & filling with blood (down)
What’s the Normal BP?
120 (systolic)/ 80 (diastolic)
What is HTN?
HYPERtension: above normal BP (over 120/80)
When is HTN detected?
Usually detected when its life threatening or severe (asymptomatic)
What effects and signs does HTN have?
It can affect the heart, brain and kidney. Signs would be headache, dizziness & nosebleed
What are risks and causes for high blood?
Risks: Kidney failure, Heart failure, Narrow blood vessels,
From: Drugs, medications (birth control etc.), over-the-counter medicines, Anxiety, Age, Genetics, OVER-WEIGHT, etc.
What can we do to prevent HTN?
Diet, Exercise, Weight loss/Low sodium diets
What is PRE-HTN?
Actively becoming Abnormal (over 120-129 systolic, 80-89 diastolic)
What is HYPOtension?
Less than normal BP (lower than 90/60)
What are causes and SX of Hypo?
Causes: Dizziness, Lightheadedness & Fainting
SX: occurs when one goes from sitting to standing, risking stroke, heart attacks, kidney failure, shock (organ failure)
Risks factors for HYPO and HTN
HTN: age, menopause, race genetics, pregnancy, high cholesterol, over-weight, anxiety or distress
HYPO: Medications (elder) Disease, Diabetes, Heart issues, Parkinson’s, Dehydration
What is HYPOtensive crisis?
Systolic over 180 & Diastolic over 120
What is Postural/Orthostatic HYPOtension?
Fast changing in position
