What is orthostatic hypotension? How do you assess orthostatic
hypotension?
What equipment do you need when taking a manual BP?
Review common mistakes in blood pressure measurement.
Fill in the blanks:
Blood pressure is the force of blood exerted
against the ___________walls and is reported in ___________. The
systolic pressure is the ___________pressure on
the arteries during left ventricular _____________ . The left
ventricle is a lower chamber of the heart responsible for pumping
blood out to the body. The...
1. Individuals with HTN have many exercise-related issues that
are of concern, including orthostatic hypotension, impaired
thermoregulation, and medication side effects. How will you address
these important concerns with hypertensive clients? Discuss how you
would communicate your program-specific approaches to a
hypertensive client so that he or she will trust in your
professional expertise.
The educator is reviewing the causes of orthostatic hypotension
with the nurse. Which information should the educator include?
Select all that apply.
Medications.
Dehydration.
Renal disease.
Cardiovascular disorder.
Endocrine disorder.
1. Orthostatic hypotension is defined as the failure to
maintain a fairly constant blood pressure during posture
changes. List all the functional locations within the
cardiovascular system where a lack of function could lead to
baroreceptor reflex dysfunction.
2.. Describe in detail an example
where the nervous system affects the circulatory
system.
3. Describe in detail an example where the
nervous system affects the circulatory system.
Outline the physiological/pathological processes which can lead
to metabolic acidosis and how the body can offset this condition.
In your answer discuss any buffer systems utilised and any
compensatory mechanisms?
1.
After a receptor signals a sensory neuron in a reflex what happens?
2. Examples of Exteroreceptors would be?
3. A cerebral cortical area NOT associated with a special
sense is?
4. What is a tactile receptor that responds to deep
pressure?
5. Receptors will receive strong and weak stimuli; how do they
respond to the different stimuli?
6. What is referred pain?
7. How do mechanoreceptors operate?
8. Which brain area regulates most homestatic
mechanisms?
9. A receptor field...