Problems of Perfusion - Practice Questions from PPT

Question 1

A patient is prescribed a new medication for the treatment of hypertension. While supine, the patient’s blood pressure is 112/70 mmHg and the heart rate is 80 beats/minute. The healthcare provider assesses the patient when the patient changes to a sitting position. Which of the following indicates the patient is experiencing orthostatic hypotension?

A) BP 88/62, HR 100
B) BP 98/60, HR 68
C )BP 100/66, HR 90
D) BP 120/84, HR 82

Answer 1

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Question 2

The nurse teaches a client, who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension, about dietary restrictions: a low-calorie, low-fat, low-sodium diet. Which of the following menu selections would best meet the client’s needs?

A) Mixed green salad with blue cheese dressing, crackers, and cold cuts.
B) Ham sandwich on rye bread and an orange.
C) Baked chicken, an apple, and a slice of white bread.
D) Hot dogs, baked beans, and celery and carrot sticks.

Answer 2

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