POC test blood pressure Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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method
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- Introduction and explain test (this test will involve me using an automatic blood pressure machine to take your blood pressure. I will place the cuff around your arm, and it will inflate, meaning you will feel some pressure for around 20 seconds.
- Switch machine on and ensure it is working.
- Place cuff on patient’s arm. Ask them to sit up straight, uncross their legs and not to speak for the duration of the test.
- Start the machine.
- Record the reading.
2
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results and interpretation
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- At home, a reading of 135/85 or higher is considered to be stage 1 hypertension.
- In a pharmacy, clinic or GP, a reading of 140/90 is considered to be stage 1 hypertension.
- Same-day specialist referral for 180/120 or higher with signs of retinal haemorrhage or papilledema (swelling of optic nerve head).
use NHS webiste to input results and provide a visual representation of blood pressure reading
3
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how could this be applied to a health coaching scenario
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raised bp increases risk of CVD and stroke
reducing bp - quantatiative
reduce weight and eat a balanced diet to help this
exersize
