NUR 172 Exam 1
A patient's BP is 145/95. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - correct answers C
A patient's BP is 118/75. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - correct answers A
A patient's BP is 180/101. Which stage would this be classified as?
A. Normal
B. Pre-HTN
C. Stage 1 HTN
D. Stage 2 HTN - correct answers D (any BP >180/120 = hypertensive emergency) Which of the following are modifiable risk factors of HTN? Select all that
apply
A. Age
B. Stress
C. Smoking
D. DM
E. Race - correct answers BCD(can control DM)
Which of the following are non-modifiable risk factors of HTN? Select all
that apply
A. Family history
B. High cholesterol
C. Obesity
D. Diet/alcohol use
E. Gender - correct answers AE
A pt w/ newly dx HTN is discussing risk factors with the nurse. The nurse
talks about lifestyle changes with the pt and advises they avoid tobacco use. What is the primary rationale behind such advice? A. Quitting smoking will cause the pt's HTN to resolve
B. Tobacco use causes ventricular hypertrophy
C. Tobacco use increases the pt's concurrent risk of heart disease
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