Author Question: An adult patient with a blood pressure reading of 150/110 would be classified as: atensive ... (Read 99 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

An adult patient with a blood pressure reading of 150/110 would be classified as:

atensive
hypertensive
hypotensive
normal

Question 2

The patient should be rotated how many degrees to demonstrate the intervertebral foramina?

0 degrees
90 degrees
30 degrees
45 degrees

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

hypertensive

Rationale: A 150/110 mm Hg reading for an adult patient would be classified as hypertensive. The normal systolic range for an adult is 90-140 mm Hg. The normal diastolic range for an adult is 60-90 mm Hg.

Answer to Question 2

45 degrees

Rationale: 45 degrees is the suggested body rotation for the oblique c-spine images. Greater than 45 degrees may show signs of overrotation of the part as it approaches a lateral. Less than 45 degrees may show signs of underrotation as both pedicles may be visible; similar to what may be seen in the AP.