Author Question: A patient is having segmental pressure measurements conducted to help diagnose peripheral vascular ... (Read 70 times)

Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
A patient is having segmental pressure measurements conducted to help diagnose peripheral vascular disease. What finding would indicate the presence of this disorder?
 
  1. thigh pressure higher than the arm
  2. calf pressure higher than the arm
  3. calf pressure lower than the arm
  4. no difference between the arm or leg

Question 2

A patient with diabetes is beginning treatment for hypertension. What should the nurse explain as being the blood pressure treatment goal for this patient?
 
  1. 140/90 mmHg
  2. 135/85 mmHg
  3. 130/80 mmHg
  4. 120/80 mmHg



T4T

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Noninvasive studies often are sufficient to diagnose peripheral vascular disease. Segmental pressure measurements use sphygmomanometer cuffs and a Doppler device to compare blood pressures between the upper and lower extremities and within different segments of the affected extremity. In peripheral vascular disease (PVD), the blood pressure may be lower in the legs than in the arms.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Hypertension management focuses on reducing the blood pressure to less than 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic. The ultimate goal of hypertension management is to reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality. The risk of cardiovascular complications decreases when the average blood pressure is less than 140/90; when the patient also has diabetes or renal disease, the treatment goal is a blood pressure less than 130/80.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library