Author Question: In a blood pressure of 120/80, what does the 80 indicate? a. Pulse pressure b. Pressure in the ... (Read 107 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In a blood pressure of 120/80, what does the 80 indicate?

a. Pulse pressure
b. Pressure in the relaxed ventricles
c. Relative ejection factor
d. Stroke volume

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed patient. Which care considerations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

a. Increase fresh fruit intake.
b. Adhere to Standard Precautions.
c. Avoid bringing potted plants into the pa-tient's room.
d. Employ reverse isolation.
e. Use filters on air conditioner vents.

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The diastolic pressure of 80 mm Hg is the reading of the pressure during ventricular relaxation.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
Patients who are immunosuppressed require extended precautions, which are included in the neutropenic precautions, reverse isolation, or protective isolation. Fresh fruit and potted plants should be avoided because bacteria and other substances that have the potential to cause harm may be present.