NUR 226 Hypertension Questions and Correct Answers

What are the 2 types of hypertension? Ans -primary -secondary What is the range for NORMAL blood pressure? Ans less than 120 and less than 80 What is the range for ELEVATED blood pressure? Ans 120-129 and less than 80 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 1? Ans 130-139 or 80-89 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 2? Ans 140 or higher or 90 or higher What is the range for HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS blood pressure? Ans higher than 180 and/or higher than 120 When does primary hypertension occur? Ans when there is no know cause Why does primary hypertension occor? Ans complicated interactions of genetics and the environment, and involving several neurohormonal effects -SNS -RAAS -Natriuretic peptides What is primary hypertension also known as? Ans essential hypertension What are some risk factors of primary hypertension? Ans -smoking -excess sodium intake -sedentary