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NUR 172 Exam 1/33 Questions with Correct answers
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NUR 172 Exam 1/33 Questionswith Correct answers
A patient's BP is 145/95. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - - C
- A patient's BP is 118/75. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - - A
- A patient's BP is 180/101. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - - D (any BP >180/120 = hypertensive emergency)
- Which of the following are modifiable risk factors of HTN? Select all that
apply
A. Age
B. Stress
C. Smoking
D. DM
E. Race - - BCD(can control DM)
- Which of the following are non-modifiable risk factors of HTN? Select all
that apply
A. Family history
B. High cholesterol
C. Obesity
D. Diet/alcohol use
E. Gender - - AE
- A pt w/ newly dx HTN is discussing risk factors with the nurse. The nurse
talks about lifestyle changes with the pt and advises they avoid tobacco use.
What is the primary rationale behind such advice?
A. Quitting smoking will cause the pt's HTN to resolve
B. Tobacco use causes ventricular hypertrophy
C. Tobacco use increases the pt's concurrent risk of heart disease
D. Tobacco use is associated with a sedentary lifestyle - - C
, - A 55 y/o male with PMHx of increased BMI, cigarette smoking, and family
Hx of CAD comes to the ED w/ complaints of indigestion associated with
activity. What type of angina is this pt most likely experiencing?
A. Stable angina
B. Unstable angina
C. Variant angina
D. Silent ischemia - - A
- A patient with angina reports his angina pain is prolonged, severe, and
occurs at the same time each day, most often at rest in the absence of
precipitation factors. How would the nurse best describe this type of angina?
A. Stable angina
B. Unstable angina
C. Variant angina
D. Silent ischemia - - C
- A nurse is teaching a pt with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina. Which
instructions should the nurse incorporate in the teaching session on
measures to prevent future angina? Select all that apply
A. Increase isometric arm exercises to build endurance
B. Wear a face mask outdoors in cold weather
C. Take NTG before a stressful situation even though pain is not present
D. Perform most exertion activities in the morning
E. Take a stool softener if constipation is an issue
F. Eliminate tobacco use - - BCEF
- A pt is admitted to r/o MI is now experiencing chest pain while walking to
the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement FIRST?
A. Administer sublingual NTG
B. Obtain a STAT EKG
C. Have the pt sit down immediately
D. Assess the pt's vital signs - - C
- Your pt calls out while laying in bed and reports feeling CP. What is the first
thing you should do as the nurse?
A. Administer 2 L oxygen via NC
B. Assess the PQRST
C. Administer NTG sublingual per orders
D. Call for a STAT 12-lead EKG - - A, then B
- What lab would indicate your patient is having an MI?
A. CO2 of 24
B. BUN of 30
C. Troponin of 1.4
D. K+ of 5.8
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