Basic Nursing Skills 17 Flashcards
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A patient's blood pressure reading is 158/92 mmHg. This value is classified as:
Answer: Stage 2 hypertension
A systolic of 158 (≥140) and diastolic of 92 (≥90) both meet Stage 2 hypertension criteria per AHA 2017 guidelines.
Which symptom might a patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) report?
Answer: Often no symptoms — hypertension is frequently called 'the silent killer'
Hypertension is frequently asymptomatic, which is why it often goes undetected — when symptoms do occur they may include headache and dizziness but are non-specific.
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, which action will give the MOST accurate reading?
Answer: Have the patient seated quietly for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement
Blood pressure should be measured after the patient has rested quietly for at least 5 minutes, in a seated position with the arm supported at heart level, for the most accurate reading.
What is the CORRECT placement of the blood pressure cuff on the arm?
Answer: On the upper arm with the cuff's artery marker positioned over the brachial artery
The blood pressure cuff is placed on the upper arm (approximately 2 cm above the antecubital fossa) with the artery marker directly over the brachial artery for accurate measurement.
A CNA takes a patient's blood pressure and gets 182/108 mmHg. The patient reports a severe headache. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Immediately notify the charge nurse with both the reading and the symptom
A blood pressure of 182/108 with severe headache is a possible hypertensive urgency/emergency and requires immediate nursing notification without delay.
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension that a CNA can support patients in managing?
Answer: Encouraging daily activity, a low-sodium diet, stress reduction, and medication adherence
Daily physical activity, a low-sodium diet, stress reduction, and medication adherence are the modifiable lifestyle factors CNAs can encourage to help patients manage hypertension.