Question 1
You and your partner are called to a skilled nursing facility to care for an 81-year-old man. His blood pressure is 150/96. What is his pulse pressure?
◦ 1.56 mmHg
◦ 54 mmHg
◦ 246 mmHg
◦ 27 mmHg
Question 2
You are asked by a new EMT to describe the how the sodium potassium pump works. How would you best describe it?
◦ The sodium potassium pump takes potassium and converts it into sodium for cellular use.
◦ Sodium is produced by the sodium potassium pump and pushed into and out of cells.
◦ The sodium potassium pump uses adenosine triphosphate to move sodium and potassium into and out of cells.
◦ Adenosine triphosphate is created when the sodium potassium pump combines potassium with positively charged ions.
sodium
Sodium Balance
diagram of question asked
Renal regulation of sodium and potassium balance.
Movement of Sodium and Potassium Ions During the Action Potential
Recommended Intake of Sodium