EFA Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 4 of 30

A guideline for normal systolic blood pressure in an adult male would be:

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Option D: 100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm Hg

The correct answer is: "100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm Hg". This aligns with maritime first aid standards, DG Shipping exam syllabi, and international emergency resuscitation guidelines.

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100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm Hg (Correct Answer)

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The correct answer is: "100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm Hg". This aligns with maritime first aid standards, DG Shipping exam syllabi, and international emergency resuscitation guidelines.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).

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