Table 2: Self-Reported
Knowledge.
Part I |
|
Correct (%) |
JNC
7 HTN Definitions |
Normal
BP Pre-HTN
Stage
I HTN Stage
II HTN |
189
(82%) 178
(77%) 179
(77%) 83
(35%) |
ACEP
Action – scenario/close-ended |
Refer
for SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mmHg SBP
140 mmHg DBP
90 mmHg |
183
(73%) 146 (62%) |
|
Reassess
for SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mmHg SBP
140 mmHg DBP
90 mmHg |
146
(62%) 170 (73%) |
BP
Threshold – Multiple Choice |
Refer
for SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mmHg SBP
140 mmHg DBP
90 mmHg |
180
(33%) 119
(55%) |
|
Reassess
for SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mmHg SBP
140 mmHg DBP
90 mmHg |
60
(29%) 87
(41%) |
Part II |
|
N (%) |
Awareness/Familiarity |
Aware
of JNC 7 Familiarity Aware
of ACEP Policy Familiarity |
101
(43%) 59
(60%) 107
(46%) 69
(30%) |
Part III |
|
Mean (SD) |
Perceived
Causes of Elevated BP in the ED |
Pain
Uncontrolled
diagnosed HTN Undiagnosed
HTN Anxiety
inaccurate
size BP cuff Inaccurate
reading |
M
8.3 (± 2.0) M
7.5 (± 1.9) M
6.9 (± 2.2) M
6.8(± 2.2) M
5.3(± 2.1) M
5.1(± 2.3) |