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What is the definition of tissue The flow of blood through arteries and capillaries,
perfusion? delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells
What is central perfusion? Generated by cardiac output- the amount of blood
pumped by the heart each minute
It involves the entire body- SYSTEMIC!
What is required for central perfusion? Adequate cardiac function, blood pressure, and
blood volume
What is tissue perfusion? Volume of blood that flow to target tissue
What does tissue perfusion require? Patent vessels, adequate hydrostatic pressure and
capillary permeability
What are risk factors for decreased Age
tissue perfusion? Male
African American
Children/young adults due to trauma
Genetics
Smoking
Elevated lipid levels
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypertension
,What assessments need done for Lifestyle
tissue perfusion? Family history
Paid
Edema
Dizziness
Dyspnea
Murmurs
Vital signs
Focused neuro, cardiac and pulmonary
What diagnostic tests will be done for Blood tests
tissue perfusion? BMP
CMP
Trponin
LDL/HDL
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
ECG
Cardiac Stress test
Radiographic studies
What are consequences for impaired Localized effect
tissue perfusion? VTEs
What are consequences for impaired Systemic effect
central perfusion?
What is primary prevention of Health promotion
decreased tissue perfusion?
What is secondary prevention of Blood pressure screenings
tissue perfusion? Lipid screen
What are ways to help tissue perfusion Smoking cessation
once it occurs? Pharmacotherapy
Surgical procedures
What is hypertension? Persistent systolic BP of 140 or more
Persistent diastolic BP of 90 or more
, What are risk factors of hypertension? Age
Alcohol
Tobacco use
Diabetes
Elevated serum lipids
Excessive sodium intake
Gender
Obesity
Ethnicity
Stress
Sedentary lifestyle
Socioeconomically status
Family history
What are assessment findings for Often little to no symptoms
hypertension? Fatigue
Dizziness
Palpations
Angina
Dyspnea
What are diagnostic tests done for History and physical
hypertension? Labs
12 lead ECG
UA
What are complications that can occur Coronary artery disease
with hypertension? Left ventricular hypertrophy
Heart failure
Cerebrovascular disease
Nephrosclerosis
Retinal damage
What are nursing interventions for Health promotion
hypertension? BP measurements
Nutritional therapy
Medication education and compliance
Monitor for complications