Flashcards on Blood Pressure Categories and Interpretation
Blood Pressure Categories and Interpretation: A Student Guide
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Blood Pressure
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Card 1
Question: What are the blood pressure values for the "Normal" category?
Answer: Systolic less than 120 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
Card 2
Question: What systolic and diastolic range defines the "Elevated" category?
Answer: Systolic 120–129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
Card 3
Question: What defines "Hypertension Stage 1" in terms of systolic or diastolic pressure?
Answer: Systolic 130–139 mm Hg or diastolic 80–89 mm Hg.
Card 4
Question: What values define "Hypertension Stage 2"?
Answer: Systolic 140 mm Hg or higher, or diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher.
Card 5
Question: When is "Severe Hypertension" considered, and what action is suggested if there are no symptoms?
Answer: When systolic pressure is greater than 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic pressure is greater than 120 mm Hg; if there are no symptoms, it is recommended to c
Card 6
Question: What should be done if blood pressure is greater than 180/120 mm Hg and there are symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, altered vision, or
Answer: This is considered a hypertensive emergency, and 911 (urgent care) should be called.
Card 7
Question: According to the text, who should use clinical judgment and patient history to decide on blood pressure management?
Answer: The treating dental professional (the healthcare professional), using clinical judgment, patient history, and context.