BLOOD PRESSURESCREENING CERTIFICATION

Ryan DunphyFall 2008

dunphy91@students.rowan.edu908.268.9514

Saturday October 25 Saturday November 1

Intro:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), principally

heart disease and stroke, is the nation's

leading killer for both men and women

among all racial and ethnic groups

What Is Blood Pressure?

Force of blood on arterial walls Increases with age, stress, fitness level,

etc

#’s To Know

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Systolic Diastolic /

Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 120/80

Prehypertension 120-139 80-89 120/80 139/89

Hypertension (Stage 1)

140-159 90-99 140/90 159/99

Hypertension (stage 2)

Higher than 160 Higher than 100 160/100

Would be nice to be 110/70

(newer suggestion)

OVER 50YRS:NORMAL = Less than

160/90

Types of Blood Flow:

Laminar LaminarTurbulent

No Flow

THESE TYPES OF BLOOD FLOW IS WHAT YOU HEAR, (AND DON’T HEAR) WHEN TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE READING.

Turbulent

QUESTIONS?

Manual Tools

Electronic

Greeting/Meeting Your Client

Welcome client, introduce yourself Be sure client feels comfortable and safe -remember health behavior!3 Forms

-Waiver-Questionnaire-Client Handout

STEPS OF SCREENING 1/2 Intro Forms Cuff Selection Prep Radial Pulse Brachial Pulse 30+ Deflation Listening Sys / Dia Keep: Q & W –

Give:Res

EXPLANATION!! Most clients have no

idea what a bunch of numbers mean, so you do! Give suggestions for lowering or refer to doctor, YOU CANNOT TELL SOMEONE THEY ARE HYPERTENSIVE!

STEPS OF SCREENING 2/2 EXPLANATION!

Most clients have no idea what a bunch of numbers mean, so you do! Give suggestions for lowering or refer to doctor

You are not diagnosing a disease; you are simply providing a reading for that day

#’s To Know

*********************

Systolic Diastolic /

Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 120/80

Prehypertension 120-139 80-89 120/80 139/89

Hypertension (Stage 1)

140-159 90-99 140/90 159/99

Hypertension (stage 2)

Higher than 160 Higher than 100 160/100

Would be nice to be 110/70

(newer suggestion)

OVER 50YRS:NORMAL = Less than

160/90

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How does high blood pressure develop?

heart large arteries (taper down to) smaller arteries (arterioles) (taper down) smaller vessels (capillaries) 02 & nutrients organs of your body returns to your heart through veins.

SO…

How does high blood pressure develop?

dilate (become larger) =easy flow contract (become smaller) =hard to

flow Hard to flow = increased pressure When this happens, your heart becomes

strained and blood vessels may become damaged.

“Silent Killer” that’s why we monitor it!

CONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS of

High Blood Pressure

Obesity

Eating too much salt

Alcohol

Lack of exercise

Stress

UNCONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS

of H-B-P

Race

Heredity

Age

Effect on body:

Heart works harder Increased pressure Over time, limited performance Increased risk for many problems

Automotive Example

Can It Be TOO LOW?

YES Lightheadedness

Fainting

(graphic)

If It Is High, How Do I Lower It?

High blood pressure is a lifelong disease. It can be controlled but not cured. The first thing you can do is to have your

blood pressure checked. DOCTOR! Low-fat diet Low-salt diet – too much already! Quitting smoking Losing weight More exercise Reducing alcohol

Order Of Events:

Radial Pulse Inflate to no feeling Deflate Earpieces in, reader set Inflate to 30 above Deflate SLOWLY First lubb is sys, dia is last lubb

PRACTICE @ RU REC-CENTER

TIMES AVAILABLE:Monday, October 27th

5 People for 11-12: 5 People for 4:30-5:30

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WRITTEN EXAM & PRACTICAL EXAM

Next Week, Same Time, Same Place Bring #2 pencil for Scantron

-THE END-EMAIL ME WITH ANY

QUESTIONSSEE YOU NEXT WEEK

dunphy91@students.rowan.edu908.268.9514

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