Blood Pressure

Question 1

What is blood pressure?

Answer 1

Force of blood flowing through the arteries

Question 2

What is the recommended blood pressure?

Answer 2

120/80

Question 3

What are the top and bottom value?

Answer 3

Systolic and dialstolic

Question 4

Define the terms: Systolic and diastolic pressure

Answer 4

Systolic- Pressure while heart beats

Diastolic- Pressure while heart rests

Question 5

Which value determines if a person has HTN?

Answer 5

Diastolic- if the pressure of the heart is elevated at rest, then HTN is present

Question 6

What are the risk factors for hypertension?

Answer 6

African-American, obesity, anxiety, diabetes, smoking

Question 7

What are the physical signs of hypertension?

Answer 7

Blurry vision, headache, chest pain; but remember that HTN is called the silent killer bc most people don’t have any symptoms

Question 8

How can the size of the blood pressure cuff affect blood pressure reading?

Answer 8

too small BP will be higher

too big BP will be lower

Question 9

What are some other factors that alter blood pressure?

Answer 9

position, caffeine, anxiety, activity

Question 10

What is pulse pressure?

Answer 10

The difference between systolic and diastolic numbers

Question 11

What is the mean arterial pressure?

Answer 11

Diastolic(+) 1/3 of pulse pressure; this value should be greater than 60

Question 12

Before you give blood pressure medication, always check ___ ___ and ___ ___

Answer 12

Blood pressure and pulse rate

Question 13

Hold the medication if systolic BP is less than ___ or heart rate is less than___

Answer 13

100,60

Question 14

What classes of medications are used for HTN

Answer 14

Diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, vasodilators

Question 15

Medications that end in “pril” are ___ ___

Answer 15

Ace inhibitors

Question 16

Ace Inhibitors correct heart failure by ___ after load

Answer 16

Decreasing- they also promote vasodilation by inhibiting the production of angiotensin.

Question 17

____ is an adverse reaction seen with the use of ACE inhibitor

Answer 17

Angioedema

Question 18

Signs of angioedema are?

Answer 18

Swelling of the lips and mouth

Question 19

Clients may also have a persistent, nagging

Answer 19

cough

Question 20

Which is more dangerous in angioedema: cough or swelling of lips and mouth?

Answer 20

Swelling of the lips and mouth may indicate laryngeal angioedema. A compromised airway is the priority

Question 21

Medications that end in “olol” are ___ ___

Answer 21

Beta Blockers

Question 22

Clients who take anti-hypertensive medications should be taught what method to avoid falling?

Answer 22

Sit in chair or at bedside for 30 minutes after taking medication to adjust to a lower circulating blood pressure e

Question 23

What herbal Medication is used to lower BP

Answer 23

Garlic

Question 24

Clients taking anti-hypertensives should avoid hot showers, baths, and weather. True or false

Answer 24

True. These things can cause dizziness

Question 25

What is the best diet for a hypertensive client?

Answer 25

Low-sodium, low-fat DASH diet