Vital Signs Ch 34 Blood Pressure Review pt 4

The average blood pressure readings according to age are ________.

• The average blood pressure readings according to age vary, but for adults, it is typically around 120/80 mmHg. For children and elderly, the values differ.

• Always 140/90 mmHg for all ages.

• Consistently 100/60 mmHg regardless of age.

• Uniformly 160/100 mmHg for everyone.

Situations that could cause a variation or error in blood pressure readings include ________.

• Situations include improper cuff size, patient anxiety, incorrect arm position, recent physical activity, and talking during measurement.

• Only using a digital thermometer, skipping meals, and wearing tight shoes.

• Taking blood pressure only at night, eating spicy food, and using a stethoscope incorrectly.

• Measuring blood pressure after a full meal, while lying down, or after drinking water.

Pulse oximetry is ________.

• Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood.

• Pulse oximetry is a surgical procedure to increase blood oxygen levels.

• Pulse oximetry is a medication used to treat low blood pressure.

• Pulse oximetry is a device that measures blood sugar levels.

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Blood pressure is a vital sign that aids in which of the following?

• Diagnosis and treatment

• Exercise and fitness

• Nutrition and diet

• Sleep and relaxation

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What is hypertension often referred to as?

• The silent killer

• The happy disease

• The quick healer

• The noisy threat

• The visible danger

What is Secondary HTN?

• High BP results from underlying condition (e.g., renal disease or pregnancy)

• Condition of its own; not caused by other condition

• Low BP due to dehydration

• High BP due to exercise

What is Essential HTN?

• High BP results from underlying condition

• Condition of its own; not caused by other condition

• Low BP due to dehydration

• High BP due to exercise

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Symptoms of HTN include _______, blurred vision, and chest pain.

• headache

• nausea

• rash

• cough

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of HTN?

• Headache

• Blurred vision

• Chest pain

• Fever

What is hypotension?

• High blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

• No blood pressure

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