NUR 114 HTN AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL PRESENTATION 2026/2027
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What is the purpose of using the To auscultate heart sounds effectively.
diaphragm and bell during a
cardiovascular assessment?
What does S1 represent in heart S1 (Lub) occurs when the tricuspid and mitral
sounds? valves snap shut at the beginning of systole.
What does S2 represent in heart S2 (Dub) occurs when the aortic and pulmonic
sounds? valves close at the beginning of diastole.
How can you differentiate S1 is louder at the apex; S2 is louder at the base
between S1 and S2 sounds? of the heart, with a longer pause after S2.
What are the grades of 0: absent, +1: diminished, +2: normal, +3: full, +4:
peripheral pulse palpation? bounding.
How is edema assessed? By pressing for 5 seconds and measuring the
depth of indentation.
What is the significance of a It indicates a normal heart rate and rhythm
heart rate of 78 bpm with during cardiovascular assessment.
, regular rhythm?
What is systolic pressure? The pressure exerted by blood on arterial walls
during ventricular contraction.
What is primary hypertension? Hypertension with no identifiable single cause,
developing gradually over years.
What are common causes of Kidney disease, endocrine disorders, certain
secondary hypertension? medications, obstructive sleep apnea.
What are the signs and Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, epistaxis,
symptoms of hypertension? shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue.
How is hypertension diagnosed? Based on repeated elevated blood pressure
readings on two or more separate occasions.
What are modifiable risk factors Obesity, high sodium diet, physical inactivity,
for hypertension? excess alcohol use, smoking, chronic stress.
What are non-modifiable risk Age, family history, genetics, male sex,
factors for hypertension? race/ethnicity.
What lifestyle modifications are Weight reduction, DASH diet, limit sodium
recommended for hypertension intake, regular physical activity, limit alcohol,
management? smoking cessation.
What are common medication Thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium
classes for treating
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What is the purpose of using the To auscultate heart sounds effectively.
diaphragm and bell during a
cardiovascular assessment?
What does S1 represent in heart S1 (Lub) occurs when the tricuspid and mitral
sounds? valves snap shut at the beginning of systole.
What does S2 represent in heart S2 (Dub) occurs when the aortic and pulmonic
sounds? valves close at the beginning of diastole.
How can you differentiate S1 is louder at the apex; S2 is louder at the base
between S1 and S2 sounds? of the heart, with a longer pause after S2.
What are the grades of 0: absent, +1: diminished, +2: normal, +3: full, +4:
peripheral pulse palpation? bounding.
How is edema assessed? By pressing for 5 seconds and measuring the
depth of indentation.
What is the significance of a It indicates a normal heart rate and rhythm
heart rate of 78 bpm with during cardiovascular assessment.
, regular rhythm?
What is systolic pressure? The pressure exerted by blood on arterial walls
during ventricular contraction.
What is primary hypertension? Hypertension with no identifiable single cause,
developing gradually over years.
What are common causes of Kidney disease, endocrine disorders, certain
secondary hypertension? medications, obstructive sleep apnea.
What are the signs and Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, epistaxis,
symptoms of hypertension? shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue.
How is hypertension diagnosed? Based on repeated elevated blood pressure
readings on two or more separate occasions.
What are modifiable risk factors Obesity, high sodium diet, physical inactivity,
for hypertension? excess alcohol use, smoking, chronic stress.
What are non-modifiable risk Age, family history, genetics, male sex,
factors for hypertension? race/ethnicity.
What lifestyle modifications are Weight reduction, DASH diet, limit sodium
recommended for hypertension intake, regular physical activity, limit alcohol,
management? smoking cessation.
What are common medication Thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium
classes for treating
