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How does Circadian rhythm affect BP - ANSWER Decreased in morning and slightly
increases in late afternoon
How does a Head injury affect BP - ANSWER Increases from increased
intracranial pressure
How does Increased blood volume affect BP - ANSWER Increases from the extra fluid
How does Food intake affect BP - ANSWER Increases after eating; sodium intake may
increase blood pressure
How and what emotions affect BP - ANSWER Increases with anger, fear, and excitement
How does pain affect BP - ANSWER increases with pain
How does shock affect BP - ANSWER Decreases and can become life-threatening
if continues to decrease
Abnormal VS should be reported signs of bp - ANSWER Abnormal: The most
important cues relate to severely elevated or decreased blood pressure readings.
Should be reported: Generally, low blood pressure values are of immediate concern
ex blood pressure of 60/40 (medical emergency, indicates shock or possible
myocardial infarction [heart attack])
, name the 7 factors that contribute to hypertension - ANSWER Family history
of hypertension
Inactive lifestyle
Obesity
Prolonged stress
Smoking
Alcohol use
Diet high in: SaltFatCalories
Hypertension can be caused by these 2 diseases - ANSWER Caused by a specific
disease (kidney or heart disease)
Patient observation signs of hypertension (6) - ANSWER Usually asymptomatic
(primary reason BP screenings are necessary)
Headache
Blurred vision
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Facial redness
Medical Record Cues OF HYPERTENSION (3) - ANSWER Vital signs flow sheet
indicates elevated blood pressure readings
Nurse's notes indicate unexpected (abnormal) heart sounds
History indicates a family history of hypertension
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How does Circadian rhythm affect BP - ANSWER Decreased in morning and slightly
increases in late afternoon
How does a Head injury affect BP - ANSWER Increases from increased
intracranial pressure
How does Increased blood volume affect BP - ANSWER Increases from the extra fluid
How does Food intake affect BP - ANSWER Increases after eating; sodium intake may
increase blood pressure
How and what emotions affect BP - ANSWER Increases with anger, fear, and excitement
How does pain affect BP - ANSWER increases with pain
How does shock affect BP - ANSWER Decreases and can become life-threatening
if continues to decrease
Abnormal VS should be reported signs of bp - ANSWER Abnormal: The most
important cues relate to severely elevated or decreased blood pressure readings.
Should be reported: Generally, low blood pressure values are of immediate concern
ex blood pressure of 60/40 (medical emergency, indicates shock or possible
myocardial infarction [heart attack])
, name the 7 factors that contribute to hypertension - ANSWER Family history
of hypertension
Inactive lifestyle
Obesity
Prolonged stress
Smoking
Alcohol use
Diet high in: SaltFatCalories
Hypertension can be caused by these 2 diseases - ANSWER Caused by a specific
disease (kidney or heart disease)
Patient observation signs of hypertension (6) - ANSWER Usually asymptomatic
(primary reason BP screenings are necessary)
Headache
Blurred vision
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Facial redness
Medical Record Cues OF HYPERTENSION (3) - ANSWER Vital signs flow sheet
indicates elevated blood pressure readings
Nurse's notes indicate unexpected (abnormal) heart sounds
History indicates a family history of hypertension
