Thomas Smith Case Study Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What is true about femoral angiography? {Ans: -diet restrictions apply -the patient will be injected w/ an iodine-based dye -the procedure generally take 1-3 hours -an IV is required}What are the parameters for normal BP? {Ans: -systolic: 120 or lower -diastolic: 80 or lower}What are the parameters for Stage 1 hypertension? {Ans: -systolic: 140-159 -diastolic: 90-99}What is a high priority of nurses after femoral-tibial bypass? {Ans: early identification of graft occlusion}What skin color change suggests pregangrene and should be reported immediately? {Ans: purple-black}Why is aspirin given after femoral-tibial bypass? {Ans: for antipletelet effects}