Postural Hypotension

Question 1

Decrease __ when moving from ___ to more ___ position?

Answer 1

• BP
• Supine
• Vertical

Question 2

More common with ___ and upper _____ lesions

Answer 2

• Cervical

- Thoracic

Question 3

BP must no drop below?

Answer 3

80/50mm Hg

Question 4

Secondary to

Answer 4

• Mean Arterial Pressure

MAP

Question 5

MAP

Answer 5

• Mean Arterial Pressure

- Is perfusion pressure in body organs

Question 6

Pressure above 60mm HG is enough to sustain?

Answer 6

• Perfusion

Question 7

If pressure falls below 60mm Hg for a certain time?

Answer 7

• Vital organs will not get enough oxygen perfusion and will become ischemic

Question 8

MAP =

Answer 8

(2 x DP) + SP/3

Question 9

If MAP is under 60..

Answer 9

• Cancel tx and call MD

Question 10

MAP usual range?

Answer 10

70-110

Question 11

Disatole counts __ because __ of cardiac cycle is spent in ____.

Answer 11

• 2x
• 2/3
• Diastole

Question 12

Contributing factors to Postural Hypotension

Answer 12

• Prolonged bed rest
• Lack of mm tone
• Blood pooling
• Decrease venous return to the heart

Question 13

Symptoms of Postural Hypotension

Answer 13

• Dizziness
• Faintness
• Black out
• Beads of sweat on upper lip / forehead
• Grey, ashen color

Question 14

Tx for Postural Hypotension

Answer 14

• Slow progression to vertical, monitor vitals
• TED hose
• Abdominal binder
• Keep pt talking and eyes open
• Drug therapy to increase BP
• Diuretics to decrease edema