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N342 Vascular Problems questions with correct answers
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- Nurs 342
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- Chamberlain School Of Nursing
N342 Vascular Problems questions with correct answers
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N342 Vascular Problems questions with correctanswers
systems that play a major role in maintaining blood pressure Correct
Answer-the arterial baroreceptor system, regulation of body fluid
volume, the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system, and vascular
autoregulation
desired blood pressure for people over 60 Correct Answer-below 150/90
desired blood pressure for people younger than 60 Correct Answer-
below 140/90
essential hypertension Correct Answer-most common; results in damage
to vital organs; not caused by existing health problem; blood vessels
become thick and decreased perfusion; can cause MI, strokes, peripheral
vascular disease and kidney failure; common risk factors: obesity,
smoking, stress, family history
secondary hypertension Correct Answer-caused by specific disease
states or drugs
hypertensive crisis Correct Answer-medical emergency; systolic is
usually over 200 or diastolic is over 150; symptoms: morning headaches,
blurred vision, SOB, uremia (things that are supposed to be in blood that
are excreted through urine); rarely symptoms until hypertensive crisis
point
, what happens if hypertensive crisis is left untreated? Correct Answer-
risk of developing kidney failure, left ventricular heart failure, or stroke
in hospital treatment for hypertensive crisis Correct Answer-administer
oxygen, semi-fowler position, IV beta blockers, or cardapine (med); take
BP every 5-15 mins when on BP meds until diastolic is below 90
essential risk factors for hypertension Correct Answer-smoking, obesity,
African American men, hyperlipidemia, older than 60
secondary risk factors for hypertension Correct Answer-having kidney
disease
health promotion for hypertension Correct Answer-weight reduction,
DASH diet, reduce intake of sodium, increase physical semester (aerobic
activity, resistance training, and stasis isometric exercise), decrease
modifiable risk factors
DASH diet Correct Answer-dietary approaches to stop hypertension
(high in fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, lots of fiber, enough sodium,
potassium, calcium)
history for hypertension Correct Answer-assess for any risk factors, ask
about previous kidney/heart disease, often do not have symptoms until
its really bad
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