Nursing 301 Exam 2 Practice Questions

A. increases the HR, constricts arterioles, and reduces the heart's ability to eject blood - It is appropriate for the nurse to recommend smoking cessation for patients with hypertension because nicotine: a) increases the heart rate, constricts arterioles, and reduces the heart's ability to eject blood. b) decreases the heart rate, constricts arterioles, and reduces the heart's ability to eject blood. c) increases the heart rate, constricts arterioles, and increases the heart's ability to eject blood. d) decreases circulating blood volume. A. Renal dysfunction resulting from atherosclerosis - Which of the following is the nurse most correct to recognize as a direct effect of client hypertension? a) Renal dysfunction resulting from atherosclerosis b) Anemia resulting from bone marrow suppression c) Hyperglycemia resulting from insulin receptor resistance d) Emphysema related to poor gas exchange D. green pepper stuffed with fresh tomatoes and chicken - A client, newly prescribed a low-sodium diet due to hypertension, is asking for help with meal choices. The client provides four meal choices, which are favorites. Which selection would be best? a) Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat toast with tomato soup b) Creamed chipped beef over with mashed potatoes c) Hot dog with ketchup on whole wheat bun d) Green pepper stuffed with fresh tomatoes and chicken B. "diuretics are the first type of medication to control hypertension." - A nurse is teaching a middle-age client about hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A: "Reaching your goal blood pressure will occur within 2 months." B: "Diuretics are the first type of medication to control hypertension." C: "Limit your alcohol consumption to three drinks a day. D: "Plan to lower saturated fats to 10 percent of your daily calorie intake." B. A 70 year old female who is obese with a LDL of 195 - Which client is a greatest risk for CAD? A. 32 year old female with mitral valve prolapse who quit smoking 15 years ago B. A 70 year old female who is obese with a LDL of 195 C. A 43 year old male with a family history of CAD and overall cholesterol level of 140 D. A 56 year old female with an HDL of 50 who takes atorvastatin C. Initiate Oxygen therapy