Nurs 251 Module 3: Problem Set - Portage Learning

This study source was downloaded by 100000893282174 from CourseHero.com on 12-08-2024 00:36:55 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/192604816/NURS-251-Module-3-problem-set-docx/ Module 3: Problem Set Question 1Name the two factors that determine a persons blood pressure.Answer:Cardiac Output and Systemic Vascular Resistance. Question 2Define Cardiac Output.Answer:The amount of blood ejected from the hearts left ventricle Question 3List three contributing factors to a patients blood pressure.Any three of the following: Cardiac Factors- heart rate, contractibility, Circulating Volume- salt, aldosterone, hormones and peripheral sympathetic receptors Question 4Define what is considered hypertension (classify: normotensive, prehypertensive, hypertension, stage 1 and stage 2)Your Answer:Classification Blood Pressure (mm/Hg)Normotensive 140/90 Question 5Describe how a clinician takes a patients blood pressure.Answer:The instrument used is called a sphygmomanometer. The health care provider uses a blood pressure cuff to cut off the blood flow from the brachial artery. As they release the pressure in the cuff, using a stethoscope,This study source was downloaded by 100000893282174 from CourseHero.com on 12-08-2024 00:36:55 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/192604816/NURS-251-Module-3-problem-set-docx/they are listening for the first sound, called the Korotkoff sound, meaning there is no longer enough pressure to keep all the blood from flowing. This isthe top number or systolic value of the patients blood pressure. The provider continues to let air out of the cuff