Hypertensive Crisis

Question 1

Hypertensive crises are most likely to damage what organs?

Answer 1

Brain, liver, kidneys

Question 2

Initial treatment of hypertensive crisis focuses on ______.

Answer 2

Providing supplemental oxygen to rule out cerebral hypoxia as a cause.

Question 3

In the HTN crisis, if the SpO2 is greater than 95, how is oxygen given?

A. NRB at 15LPM
B. NC at 6 LPM
C. Ventilation with BVM

Answer 3

B. NC at 6 LPM

Question 4

In the HTN crisis, if the SpO2 is less than 95, how is oxygen given?

A. NRB at 15LPM
B. NC at 6 LPM
C. Ventilation with BVM

Answer 4

A. NRB at 15 LPM

Question 5

List the S/S of a symptomatic HTN crisis

Answer 5

Seizure activity
ALOC
Paralysis
Visual disturbance

Question 6

If the DBP is greater than ___ and the patient is symptomatic, 0.4 MG SL NTG is administered after contacting Medical Control

A. 110 mmHg
B. 120 mmHg
C. 130 mmHg
D. 140 mmHg

Answer 6

C. 130 mmHg

Question 7

What other conditions could you expect to treat with a hypertensive crisis?

Answer 7

• Seizure activity
• CP
• Pulmonary edema