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Published	11/01/2023	What does blood pressure measure?
Published	11/01/2023	The numerator in BP represents {{c1::systolic}} and the denominator represents {{c1::diastolic}}
Published	11/01/2023	The generally accepted range for BP is {{c1::110/60 to 140/90}}
Published	11/01/2023	Blood pressure readings should be interpreted using a patients {{c1::baseline blood pressure}}
Published	11/01/2023	Rises in BP between {{c1::20-30mmHg}} above or below baseline is considered significant
Published	11/01/2023	Hypertension refers to a reading of {{c1::140/90}} or higher
Published	11/01/2023	Hypotension refers to a reading of {{c1::95/60}} or lower
Published	11/01/2023	Pulse pressure?
Published	11/01/2023	A normal pulse pressure is between {{c1::30-50mmHg}}
Published	11/01/2023	What are 7 factors affecting blood pressure?
Published	11/01/2023	The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is a {{c1::sphygmomanometer}}
Published	11/01/2023	The two types of sphygmomanometers are
Published	11/01/2023	The {{c1::diameter of the limb}} determines cuff size.
Published	11/01/2023	The width of the cuff should be {{c1::20% larger}} than the diameter of the limb
Published	11/01/2023	If the cuff is too small the reading may be falsely {{c1::high}} and if the cuff is too large it may be falsely {{c1::low}}
Published	11/01/2023	The {{c1::Korotkoff}} sounds are used to determine systolic and diastolic pressure
Published	11/01/2023	There are {{c1::5}} phases of sounds heard when measuring a BP
Published	11/01/2023	Phase I
Published	11/01/2023	Phase II
Published	11/01/2023	Phase 3
Published	11/01/2023	Phase IV
Published	11/01/2023	Phase V
Published	11/01/2023	What are the 8 risk factos for hypertension?
Published	11/01/2023	What can occur if hypertension is not controlled?
Published	11/01/2023	How is hypertension managed?
Published	11/01/2023	Why is diastolic pressure lower than systolic pressure?
Published	11/01/2023	How does age affect blood pressure?
Published	11/01/2023	How does time of day affect blood pressure?
Published	11/01/2023	To ensure an accurate BP dreading the needle on the aneroid sphygmomanometer must be at {{c1::0}} when fully deflated
Published	11/01/2023	To ensure proper calibration aneroid sphymomanometers must be recalibrated how often?
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Published	11/01/2023	When you pump up the cuff you pump it {{c1::20-30mmHG above}} the {{c2::palpated systolic pressure}}
Published	11/01/2023	Pressure is released at {{c1::2-3mmHg per second}} when measuring BP
Published	11/01/2023	When measuring BP arm must be {{c1::bare}} and positioned {{c1::below the heart level}}
Published	11/01/2023	Why must the arm be positioned below the heart?
Published	11/01/2023	When taking BP always document (4)
Published	11/01/2023	Position the sphygmomanometer for direct viewing at {{c1::eye}} level - at adistance of no longer than {{c1::3 feet.}}
Published	11/01/2023	Blood Pressure is  Generated by {{c1::Ventricular Contraction}}
Published	11/01/2023	Place cuff on the arm so that the lower edge of the cuff is {{c1::1 – 2 inches above}} the bend in the elbow
Published	11/01/2023	The rubber bladder should be placed over the {{c1::brachial artery}}.
Published	11/01/2023	The sphygmomanometer dial increases in increments of {{c1::“2”}}
Published	11/01/2023	Blood vessels are made up of: (4)
Published	11/01/2023	Control of blood pressure is called the {{c1::baroreceptor reflex}}
Published	11/01/2023	Optimal BP is {{c1::<120}} systolic and {{c1::<80}} diastolic
Published	11/01/2023	Prehypertension is {{c1::120-139}} systolic or {{c1::80-89}} diastolic
Published	11/01/2023	Stage 1 hypertension {{c1::140-159}} systolic or {{c1::90-99}} diastolic
Published	11/01/2023	Stage 2 Hypertension is {{c1::>160}} systolic or {{c1:: >100}} diastolic
Published	11/01/2023	The cause of high blood pressure is usually {{c1::unknown}}
Published	11/01/2023	Causes of High Blood Pressure CAN include (5)
Published	11/01/2023	Why is HBP called the silent killer?
Published	11/01/2023	Weight loss decreases SBP {{c1::1.6 mmHg}} for each kg lost
Published	11/01/2023	Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension: DASH diet: (decreases systolic BP {{c1::8-14 mmHg}})
Published	11/01/2023	Reducing salt in the diet decreases Systolic BP {{c1::2-8 mmHg}}
Published	11/01/2023	Reducing BP Reduces the chance of:Stroke: {{c1::35-40}} %Heart Attack: {{c1::20-25}} %Heart Failure: {{c1::50}} %
Published	11/01/2023	Korotkoff sounds are created by:
Published	11/01/2023	Blood flow is silent when the artery is:
Published	11/01/2023	SYSTOLIC PRESSURE
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