Understanding Blood Pressure and Oxygen Saturation
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What is a characteristic of the indirect palpation technique?

  • It is used to measure blood pressure in patients with hypertension
  • It is used to measure blood pressure in patients with severe blood loss
  • It is used to measure blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure
  • It is useful for patients whose arterial pulsations are too weak to create Korotkoff sounds (correct)

    • What is the Auscultatory Gap?

  • The difference between the blood pressure in the upper and lower extremities
  • The distance between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure
  • The temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery when the cuff pressure is high (correct)
  • The range of pressures in which Korotkoff sounds can be heard

    • Why is palpation technique difficult to assess in diastolic pressure?

  • Because the arterial pulsations are too strong
  • Because it is difficult to hear Korotkoff sounds
  • Because the systolic pressure is always higher than the diastolic pressure
  • Because the diastolic pressure is difficult to assess by palpation (correct)

    • What is the site for auscultation in lower extremity blood pressure measurement?

    <p>Behind the knee in the popliteal space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using automated blood pressure measurement?

    <p>It reduces the risk of white coat hypertension and lowers the prevalence of masked hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of self-measurement of blood pressure?

    <p>It provides people with high normal blood pressure with information about the pattern of blood pressure values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a nursing diagnosis related to blood pressure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a related factor that may lead to a diagnosis of decreased cardiac output?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of blood pressure in the legs compared to the brachial artery?

    <p>Systolic pressure is usually 10 to 40 mm Hg higher in the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to use automated blood pressure measurement over manual measurement?

    <p>Because it reduces the risk of white coat hypertension and lowers the prevalence of masked hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why the nurse may need to use the palpation technique to measure blood pressure?

    <p>The patient has severe blood loss and low heart contractility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using the palpation technique, which of the following is true?

    <p>Only systolic pressure can be accurately assessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the auscultatory gap in blood pressure measurement?

    <p>It may cause nurses to underestimate systolic pressure or overestimate diastolic pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring blood pressure in the lower extremity, where should the cuff be positioned?

    <p>2.5 cm above the patient's popliteal artery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using automatic blood pressure devices over manual measurement?

    <p>It reduces the risk of white coat hypertension and lowers the prevalence of masked hypertension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of self-measurement of blood pressure?

    <p>It allows for early detection of elevated blood pressure in people previously unaware of a health problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between blood pressure in the legs and the brachial artery?

    <p>Systolic pressure in the legs is usually 10 to 40 mm Hg higher than in the brachial artery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of blood pressure measurement in the nursing process?

    <p>It is used to evaluate the patient's general state of cardiovascular health and responses to other system imbalances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing blood pressure and pulse in the nursing process?

    <p>To identify nursing diagnoses and develop a care plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nurse in relation to blood pressure measurement?

    <p>The nurse should measure blood pressure and interpret the results to identify nursing diagnoses and develop a care plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Pressure

    • Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of an artery by the pulsing blood under pressure from the heart.
    • Blood flow throughout the circulatory system, moving from an area of high to an area of low pressure.
    • Systematic or arterial blood pressure is a good indicator of cardiovascular health.

    Components of Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure: the peak maximum pressure when the heart ventricles contract.
    • Diastolic blood pressure: the pressure when the heart ventricles relax.
    • Pulse pressure: the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.

    Physiology of Arterial Blood Pressure

    • Blood pressure reflects the interrelationships of cardiac output, peripheral vascular resistance, blood volume, blood viscosity, and artery elasticity.
    • Hemodynamic variables:
      • Cardiac output: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Peripheral vascular resistance: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Blood volume: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Blood viscosity: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Artery elasticity: decreases blood pressure as it decreases.

    Factors Influencing Blood Pressure

    • Age:
      • Blood pressure increases during childhood.
      • Blood pressure tends to increase with advancing age.
    • Stress:
      • Emotional stress increases heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, and peripheral vascular resistance.
    • Gender:
      • Males tend to have higher blood pressure after puberty.
      • Females are at increased risk for hypertension due to changes like pregnancy, birth control, and menopause.
    • Daily variation:
      • Blood pressure increases in the morning, peaks in the late afternoon, and decreases at night.
    • Medications:
      • Certain medications can affect blood pressure.
    • Activity, weight, and smoking:
      • Blood pressure can be reduced for several hours after exercise.
      • Obesity is a factor in hypertension.
      • Blood pressure rises when smoking and returns to baseline 15 minutes after smoking ceases.

    Hypertension

    • Defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher.
    • Often asymptomatic.
    • Associated with thickening and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls.
    • Diagnosed using criteria:
      • Mean blood pressure obtained by office blood pressure measurement or automated office blood pressure.
      • First reading of systolic blood pressure measured by automated office blood pressure.
      • Systolic blood pressure measured by office blood pressure measurement.

    Hypotension

    • Defined as a systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or lower.
    • Occurs due to the dilation of arteries, loss of blood volume, or failure of the heart muscle to pump adequately.
    • Associated with pallor, skin mottling, clamminess, confusion, increased heart rate, or decreased urine output.

    Measuring Blood Pressure

    • Can be measured directly (invasively) or indirectly (noninvasively).
    • Indirect measurement:
      • Uses a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
      • Cuff should be proportional to the circumference of the limb being assessed.
      • Lower edge of the cuff should be positioned 3 cm above the antecubital fossa.

    Oscillometric and Auscultation Methods

    • Oscillometric method:
      • Uses a sphygmomanometer and electronic device to detect blood pressure.
      • Preferred over auscultation method.
    • Auscultation method:
      • Uses a stethoscope to detect Korotkoff sounds.
      • Best environment for measurement is a quiet room at a comfortable temperature.

    Orthostatic Hypotension

    • Defined as a drop in blood pressure when standing up from a sitting or lying down position.
    • Caused by the dilation of arteries in the vascular bed, loss of blood volume, or failure of the heart muscle to pump adequately.
    • Associated with pallor, skin mottling, clamminess, confusion, increased heart rate, or decreased urine output.

    Blood Pressure in Children

    • Changes with growth and development.
    • Measurement of blood pressure in infants and children is difficult due to:
      • Difficulty in obtaining cooperation.
      • Placing the stethoscope too firmly on the antecubital fossa.
      • Korotkoff sounds are difficult to hear in children.

    Nursing Process and Vital Signs

    • Assessing blood pressure and pulse evaluates the patient's general state of cardiovascular health and responses to other system imbalances.
    • Hypotension, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, and narrow or wide pulse pressures are defining characteristics of certain nursing diagnoses.

    Blood Pressure

    • Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of an artery by the pulsing blood under pressure from the heart.
    • Blood flow throughout the circulatory system, moving from an area of high to an area of low pressure.
    • Systematic or arterial blood pressure is a good indicator of cardiovascular health.

    Components of Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure: the peak maximum pressure when the heart ventricles contract.
    • Diastolic blood pressure: the pressure when the heart ventricles relax.
    • Pulse pressure: the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.

    Physiology of Arterial Blood Pressure

    • Blood pressure reflects the interrelationships of cardiac output, peripheral vascular resistance, blood volume, blood viscosity, and artery elasticity.
    • Hemodynamic variables:
      • Cardiac output: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Peripheral vascular resistance: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Blood volume: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Blood viscosity: increases blood pressure as it increases.
      • Artery elasticity: decreases blood pressure as it decreases.

    Factors Influencing Blood Pressure

    • Age:
      • Blood pressure increases during childhood.
      • Blood pressure tends to increase with advancing age.
    • Stress:
      • Emotional stress increases heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, and peripheral vascular resistance.
    • Gender:
      • Males tend to have higher blood pressure after puberty.
      • Females are at increased risk for hypertension due to changes like pregnancy, birth control, and menopause.
    • Daily variation:
      • Blood pressure increases in the morning, peaks in the late afternoon, and decreases at night.
    • Medications:
      • Certain medications can affect blood pressure.
    • Activity, weight, and smoking:
      • Blood pressure can be reduced for several hours after exercise.
      • Obesity is a factor in hypertension.
      • Blood pressure rises when smoking and returns to baseline 15 minutes after smoking ceases.

    Hypertension

    • Defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher.
    • Often asymptomatic.
    • Associated with thickening and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls.
    • Diagnosed using criteria:
      • Mean blood pressure obtained by office blood pressure measurement or automated office blood pressure.
      • First reading of systolic blood pressure measured by automated office blood pressure.
      • Systolic blood pressure measured by office blood pressure measurement.

    Hypotension

    • Defined as a systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or lower.
    • Occurs due to the dilation of arteries, loss of blood volume, or failure of the heart muscle to pump adequately.
    • Associated with pallor, skin mottling, clamminess, confusion, increased heart rate, or decreased urine output.

    Measuring Blood Pressure

    • Can be measured directly (invasively) or indirectly (noninvasively).
    • Indirect measurement:
      • Uses a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
      • Cuff should be proportional to the circumference of the limb being assessed.
      • Lower edge of the cuff should be positioned 3 cm above the antecubital fossa.

    Oscillometric and Auscultation Methods

    • Oscillometric method:
      • Uses a sphygmomanometer and electronic device to detect blood pressure.
      • Preferred over auscultation method.
    • Auscultation method:
      • Uses a stethoscope to detect Korotkoff sounds.
      • Best environment for measurement is a quiet room at a comfortable temperature.

    Orthostatic Hypotension

    • Defined as a drop in blood pressure when standing up from a sitting or lying down position.
    • Caused by the dilation of arteries in the vascular bed, loss of blood volume, or failure of the heart muscle to pump adequately.
    • Associated with pallor, skin mottling, clamminess, confusion, increased heart rate, or decreased urine output.

    Blood Pressure in Children

    • Changes with growth and development.
    • Measurement of blood pressure in infants and children is difficult due to:
      • Difficulty in obtaining cooperation.
      • Placing the stethoscope too firmly on the antecubital fossa.
      • Korotkoff sounds are difficult to hear in children.

    Nursing Process and Vital Signs

    • Assessing blood pressure and pulse evaluates the patient's general state of cardiovascular health and responses to other system imbalances.
    • Hypotension, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, and narrow or wide pulse pressures are defining characteristics of certain nursing diagnoses.

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