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cnetterville

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Which one of the following blood pressures represents diastolic hypertension in an adult patient?
 
  A) 240/88 mmHg
  B) 158/44 mmHg
  C) 136/92 mmHg
  D) 246/Palpation

Question 2

You are caring for a 62-year-old female with chest pain and shortness of breath. She is alert and oriented with an open airway. Her breathing is adequate and radial pulse strong. Her skin is warm and dry. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Perform a secondary assessment.
  B) Obtain her heart rate and blood pressure.
  C) Assist her to the ambulance for immediate transport.
  D) Assist her in taking a nitroglycerin.


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recede

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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