Author Question: When determining the presence of stage 1 hypertension, the nurse finds repeated measurements of: ... (Read 49 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When determining the presence of stage 1 hypertension, the nurse finds repeated measurements of:

A. 130/85 mm Hg
B. 140/90 mm Hg
C. 160/100 mm Hg
D. 200/110 mm Hg

Question 2

MC What is the correct procedure for identifying the zero point before taking a CVP reading?

A. Mark the point at the midaxillary area at fourth intercostal space.
B. Mark the point laterally 8 cm down from the anterior chest.
C. Feel for the point of maximum impulse (PMI) of the heart, and mark this point.
D. Mark the midsternal point laterally, one-third of the way between the anterior to the posterior chest.
E. Mark the point laterally halfway between the anterior and posterior chest that corresponds to the nipple line.

helenmarkerine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
B. Stage 1: systolic 140-159, diastolic 90-99
C and D. Stage 2: systolic > 160, diastolic > 100
A. Prehypertension: systolic 120-139, diastolic 80-89

Answer to Question 2

A