MFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 3 of 30
A guideline for normal systolic blood pressure in an adult male would be:
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Direct Answer
Option B: 100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm. Hg.
A commonly used clinical guideline for estimating systolic pressure in adults is 100 plus the person's age, typically capped at approximately 150 mmHg.
All Options
A
65 plus the man's age up to 120 mm. Hg.
B
100 plus the man's age up to 150 mm. Hg.
(Correct Answer)
C
80 plus the man's age up to 130 mm. Hg.
D
50 plus the man's age up to 150 mm. Hg.
Detailed Explanation & Context
A commonly used clinical guideline for estimating systolic pressure in adults is 100 plus the person's age, typically capped at approximately 150 mmHg.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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