Exam 3: NUR201/ NUR 201 (New 2026
Update) Medical Surgical Nursing I |
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
you have a patient post cardiac catherization with femoral access, what interventions should you
include in your plan of care
Answer:
a. avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 pounds) and pushing or pulling heavy objects for the first 5-
7 days after the procedure
QUESTION
what step should you take to obtain an accurate BP for a hypertensive patient
Answer:
have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor
QUESTION
which finding from a patient newly diagnosed with HTN is most important to address with the
patient
Answer:
a. no regular physical exercise
b. no regular aerobic exercise
QUESTION
what action should the nurse take when giving first dose of labetalol to a patient with HTN
,Answer:
ask the patient to request assistance when getting out of bed
QUESTION
which diet modification for stage 1 HTN patient shows teaching was effective
Answer:
a. the patient has a glass of low-fat milk with each meal
QUESTION
patient diagnosed with HTN is prescribed captopril, what info is most important to teach the
patient
Answer:
change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls
QUESTION
propranolol is prescribed to a patient with HTN. The PCP needs to be consulted if the patient
reveals a history of which disease process
Answer:
a. asthma
b. bronchospasms
QUESTION
62 yr old patient with no previous history of HTN now has confirmed BP of 198/110. what is
appropriate for you to tell the patient
Answer:
diagnosis of a possible cause, treatment, and ongoing monitoring will be needed
,QUESTION
hypertensive patient receives first dose of nadolol what information shows need for immediate
intervention
Answer:
a. the patient has developed wheezes throughout the lung fields
b. bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension
c. may cause bronchospasms
QUESTION
patient diagnosed with possible white coat syndrome, which action by the nurse addresses this
cause of HTN
Answer:
tell the patient how to self monitor and record BP at home
QUESTION
what information is important to share with a newly diagnosed patient with HTN
Answer:
hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage occurs
QUESTION
patient in ICU with hypertensive emergency what finding is most important to report to
healthcare provider
Answer:
the patient cannot move the left arm and leg when asked to do so
QUESTION
, a 70 yr old patient takes HCTZ and enalapril. the patient BP remains high, what patient info
may indicate a need for change
Answer:
a. patients use ibuprofen dailty to treat osteoarthiritis (HCTZ)
b. hyponatremia (HCTZ)
c. jypokalemia (HCTZ)
d. orthostatic hypotension (HCTZ)
e. angioedema (enalapril)
f. systemic hypotension (enalapril)
g. intractable cough (enalapril)
h. renal insufficiency (enalapril)
QUESTION
what statement made by patient with CAD regarding diet modifications required further
teaching
Answer:
"I will miss being able to eat peanut butter sandwiches "
QUESTION
patient with HTN has new order for captopril, what information should you include in patient
teaching
Answer:
change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls
QUESTION
patient arrived on tele unit after cardiac catheterization, what can you delegate to LPN
Answer:
the LPN has the patient sit in a chair for 2 hours ----
graduated compression stockings
avoid prolonged sitting
Update) Medical Surgical Nursing I |
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
you have a patient post cardiac catherization with femoral access, what interventions should you
include in your plan of care
Answer:
a. avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 pounds) and pushing or pulling heavy objects for the first 5-
7 days after the procedure
QUESTION
what step should you take to obtain an accurate BP for a hypertensive patient
Answer:
have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor
QUESTION
which finding from a patient newly diagnosed with HTN is most important to address with the
patient
Answer:
a. no regular physical exercise
b. no regular aerobic exercise
QUESTION
what action should the nurse take when giving first dose of labetalol to a patient with HTN
,Answer:
ask the patient to request assistance when getting out of bed
QUESTION
which diet modification for stage 1 HTN patient shows teaching was effective
Answer:
a. the patient has a glass of low-fat milk with each meal
QUESTION
patient diagnosed with HTN is prescribed captopril, what info is most important to teach the
patient
Answer:
change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls
QUESTION
propranolol is prescribed to a patient with HTN. The PCP needs to be consulted if the patient
reveals a history of which disease process
Answer:
a. asthma
b. bronchospasms
QUESTION
62 yr old patient with no previous history of HTN now has confirmed BP of 198/110. what is
appropriate for you to tell the patient
Answer:
diagnosis of a possible cause, treatment, and ongoing monitoring will be needed
,QUESTION
hypertensive patient receives first dose of nadolol what information shows need for immediate
intervention
Answer:
a. the patient has developed wheezes throughout the lung fields
b. bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension
c. may cause bronchospasms
QUESTION
patient diagnosed with possible white coat syndrome, which action by the nurse addresses this
cause of HTN
Answer:
tell the patient how to self monitor and record BP at home
QUESTION
what information is important to share with a newly diagnosed patient with HTN
Answer:
hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage occurs
QUESTION
patient in ICU with hypertensive emergency what finding is most important to report to
healthcare provider
Answer:
the patient cannot move the left arm and leg when asked to do so
QUESTION
, a 70 yr old patient takes HCTZ and enalapril. the patient BP remains high, what patient info
may indicate a need for change
Answer:
a. patients use ibuprofen dailty to treat osteoarthiritis (HCTZ)
b. hyponatremia (HCTZ)
c. jypokalemia (HCTZ)
d. orthostatic hypotension (HCTZ)
e. angioedema (enalapril)
f. systemic hypotension (enalapril)
g. intractable cough (enalapril)
h. renal insufficiency (enalapril)
QUESTION
what statement made by patient with CAD regarding diet modifications required further
teaching
Answer:
"I will miss being able to eat peanut butter sandwiches "
QUESTION
patient with HTN has new order for captopril, what information should you include in patient
teaching
Answer:
change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls
QUESTION
patient arrived on tele unit after cardiac catheterization, what can you delegate to LPN
Answer:
the LPN has the patient sit in a chair for 2 hours ----
graduated compression stockings
avoid prolonged sitting
