ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Your patient's blood pressure is 118/82. He asks you to explain 'what the numbers mean.' You reply:
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Rationale: The correct answer is A because it accurately explains the meaning of the blood pressure numbers. The top number (systolic pressure) represents the pressure on the arteries when the heart contracts, indicating the maximum pressure exerted on the arterial walls during a heartbeat. This is crucial in assessing the heart's function and the risk of cardiovascular issues.
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B: This choice dismisses the importance of understanding blood pressure and does not provide any educational value to the patient.
C: While it mentions the systolic pressure, it incorrectly suggests that the diastolic pressure is not important, which is inaccurate.
D: This choice inaccurately describes the diastolic pressure as reflecting the stroke volume of the heart, which is incorrect. The diastolic pressure represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.
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