Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Overview

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What percentage of all pregnancies are affected by HDP?

10-15%

15-20%

2-5%

5-10% (correct)

In the context of hypertension, when is HTN diagnosed empirically?

When blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmHg (correct)

When blood pressure exceeds 160/100 mmHg

When blood pressure exceeds 120/80 mmHg

When blood pressure exceeds 130/85 mmHg

How should a patient prepare for an appropriate blood pressure measurement?

Exercise vigorously for 30 minutes before measurement

Sit quietly for 5 minutes with feet on the floor prior to measurement (correct)

Drink a cup of coffee 10 minutes before measurement

Check the blood pressure immediately after smoking

What is the appropriate width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff?

40% of upper arm circumference Signup and view all the answers

How long should the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff be in relation to the upper arm circumference?

80% of upper arm circumference Signup and view all the answers

How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for a diagnosis of Hypertension?

At least twice Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?

Up to 28cm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can falsely or temporarily increase blood pressure according to the text?

Smaller cuff size Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as Edema according to the text?

Excessive weight gain of >1.8kg in one week Signup and view all the answers

When is Gestational Hypertension (GH) typically diagnosed according to the text?

After 20 weeks of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of proteinuria defines Proteinuria according to the text?

>0.3g protein in 24hr urine collection Signup and view all the answers

What is Delta HTN used to describe during pregnancy according to the text?

Acute rise in blood pressure after 32 weeks of gestation Signup and view all the answers

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What percentage of all pregnancies are affected by HDP?

In the context of hypertension, when is HTN diagnosed empirically?

How should a patient prepare for an appropriate blood pressure measurement?

What is the appropriate width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff?

How long should the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff be in relation to the upper arm circumference?

How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for a diagnosis of Hypertension?

What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?

Which of the following factors can falsely or temporarily increase blood pressure according to the text?

What is defined as Edema according to the text?

When is Gestational Hypertension (GH) typically diagnosed according to the text?

Which type of proteinuria defines Proteinuria according to the text?

What is Delta HTN used to describe during pregnancy according to the text?

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