NUR 425 ACTUAL EXAM 3 2026 MEDSURG
QUESTION AND ANSWER |VERIFIED|
Answered/Rationale Guaranteed Pass
How is HTN diagnosed?
BP greater than 130/80 based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate
occasions
When taking a patient's BP, it is higher than their baseline, what is the appropriate nursing
intervention?
Switch arms and retake the BP.
What are the expected outcomes of effective HTN treatment?
Lower BP
Remember: BP at goal (typically < 130/80)
First line treatment for HTN?
Thiazide diuretic
________ can lead to stroke which is manifested with _____ drooping and _____ speech.
Atherosclerosis can lead to stroke which is manifested with facial drooping
and slurred speech.
, If the nurse finds a patient with symptoms of stroke, what are the three priority nursing
interventions/ actions?
1. Initiate Rapid Response
2. Protect Airway: Raise HOB, Turn, Suction
3. Vitals
Atherosclerosis: What are four modifiable risk factors?
1. Smoking
2. Diet
3. Activity
4. Obesity
What are some risk factors for Atherosclerosis?
- Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, & LDL
- Low HDL
High BP, High Cholesterol, HA1C of 7.5 -- if all the medications are ordered which on do you
administer first?
BP
What are three risk factors of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Mitral / Aortic Valve Disease
- CAD
- HTN
What are four teaching patients with congestive heart failure should be educated to?
QUESTION AND ANSWER |VERIFIED|
Answered/Rationale Guaranteed Pass
How is HTN diagnosed?
BP greater than 130/80 based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate
occasions
When taking a patient's BP, it is higher than their baseline, what is the appropriate nursing
intervention?
Switch arms and retake the BP.
What are the expected outcomes of effective HTN treatment?
Lower BP
Remember: BP at goal (typically < 130/80)
First line treatment for HTN?
Thiazide diuretic
________ can lead to stroke which is manifested with _____ drooping and _____ speech.
Atherosclerosis can lead to stroke which is manifested with facial drooping
and slurred speech.
, If the nurse finds a patient with symptoms of stroke, what are the three priority nursing
interventions/ actions?
1. Initiate Rapid Response
2. Protect Airway: Raise HOB, Turn, Suction
3. Vitals
Atherosclerosis: What are four modifiable risk factors?
1. Smoking
2. Diet
3. Activity
4. Obesity
What are some risk factors for Atherosclerosis?
- Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, & LDL
- Low HDL
High BP, High Cholesterol, HA1C of 7.5 -- if all the medications are ordered which on do you
administer first?
BP
What are three risk factors of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Mitral / Aortic Valve Disease
- CAD
- HTN
What are four teaching patients with congestive heart failure should be educated to?
