During an exercise study, a pulmonary function technologist notices the systolic blood pressure increased to 270 mm Hg u
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:53 pm
During an exercise study, a pulmonary function technologist notices the systolic blood pressure increased to 270 mm Hg using an automated cuff. Which of the following should the technologist do?
A. Terminate the test and administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
B. Continue the test and recheck blood pressure using manual cuff method.
C. Terminate the test at this time and recheck blood pressure.
D. Continue the test if within 5 minutes of completion.
A. Terminate the test and administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
B. Continue the test and recheck blood pressure using manual cuff method.
C. Terminate the test at this time and recheck blood pressure.
D. Continue the test if within 5 minutes of completion.