Your partner is having a difficult time determining what a normal and abnormal blood pressure is for a child. Which one of the following statements will help him most?
A) Since pediatric emergencies are less common than adult emergencies. It is best to call medical direction and ask what is normal.
B) Any systolic blood pressure of less than 100 mmHg in a child is an emergency.
C) A normal systolic pressure can be estimated by doubling the child's age and adding it to 80.
D) It is helpful to ask the parent or caregiver what is normal for the child and compare your reading to that.
Question 2
A 48-year-old male is short of breath and confused. His airway is open, and his breathing accelerated. A radial pulse is easily palpated. His skin is warm to cool and dry. Your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 124 beats per minute, respirations 24, blood pressure 158/86 mmHg, and an SpO2 at 89 on room air. His lung sounds indicate slight wheezing. Based on this information, the immediate threat to this patient's well-being is which one of the following conditions?
A) Hypoxia
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Infection
D) Increased heart rate
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