Chapter 31 Nur 308 Vascular Test Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NUR 308
Institution
NUR 308
Which situation meets the criteria for diagnosing hypertension? 1. High BP during routine physical examination with complaint of fatigue 2. BP normal with complaint of early morning headaches 3. BP 144/94 mm Hg supine and sitting for 3 consecutive weeks 4. BP 176/88 mm Hg on a screening examination...
Chapter 31 Nur 308 Vascular Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Which situation meets the criteria for diagnosing hypertension?
1. High BP during routine physical examination with complaint of fatigue
2. BP normal with complaint of early morning headaches
3. BP 144/94 mm Hg supine and sitting for 3 consecutive weeks
4. BP 176/88 mm Hg on a screening examination ✅BP 144/94 mm Hg supine and
sitting for 3 consecutive weeks
Which is a common cause of primary hypertension?
Genetics
Pyelonephritis
Aldosteronism
Hyperthyroidism ✅Genetics
One mechanism that is responsible for blood pressure elevation is:
1. Decrease in catecholamine secretion by the sympathetic nervous system
2. Reduction in plasma volume and aldosterone
3. Impaired renal control with release of renin
4. Augmented kidney perfusion pressure ✅Impaired renal control with release of renin
Blood pressure is controlled by a complex set of interrelated mechanisms that involve
the control of vascular tone and sodium and water balance. The sympathetic nervous
system and the renal renin-angiotensin system give overall control. If there is impaired
renal control with renin release, high blood pressure is likely to result.
A patient asks how long he will need to take blood pressure medication. The nurse's
response is based on the fact that anti-hypertensive agents:
1.are used until the patient states they have side effects
2. are stopped when BP returns to normal
3. Have to be taken until the doctor discontinues the prescription
4. Can be adjusted by the patient depending on the side effects and blood pressure
readings. ✅Have to be taken until the doctor discontinues the prescription
A patient has moderate hypertension. Which non-pharmacologic measure can be taken
to reduce blood pressure?
1. High intensity exercise 3 times a day for 10 minutes
2.Exercise and add weight lifting to the routine
3. reduce tobacco use and start isometric exercises
4. Limit intake of salt and alcohol ✅Limit intake of salt and alcohol
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