ASSIGNMENT 10.2 SHADOW HEALTH-
FOCUSED EXAM HYPERTENSION PRACTICE
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Nurses should implement measures to relieve emotional stress
for clients with hypertension because the reduction of stress
increases the production of neurotransmitters that constrict
peripheral arterioles.
increases the resistance that the heart must overcome to eject blood.
increases blood volume and improves the potential for greater
cardiac output.
decreases the production of neurotransmitters that constrict
peripheral arterioles. Answer: Decreases the production of
neurotransmitters that constrict peripheral arterioles.
◉ The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed
with hypertension. What would be important for the nurse to
emphasize as part of the plan of care?
Limiting sodium intake in the diet
Limiting cigarette smoking to 1 pack a week
Limiting alcohol to a can of beer to four times a day to thin the blood
, Limiting activity to prevent over exertion Answer: Limiting sodium
intake in the diet
◉ Choose the statements that correctly match the hypertensive
medication with its side effect. Select all that apply.
With ACE inhibitors, assess for bradycardia.
Beta-blockers may cause sedation.
Direct vasodilators may cause headache and tachycardia.
Cough is a common side effect of adrenergic inhibitors.
With thiazide diuretics, monitor serum potassium concentration.
Answer: Direct vasodilators may cause headache and tachycardia.
With thiazide diuretics, monitor serum potassium concentration.
◉ Which finding indicates that hypertension is progressing to target
organ damage?
Retinal blood vessel damage
Urine output of 60 mL over 2 hours
Blood urea nitrogen concentration of 12 mg/dL
Chest x-ray showing pneumonia Answer: Retinal blood vessel
damage
◉ The nurse is providing care for a client with a new diagnosis of
hypertension. How can the nurse best promote the client's
adherence to the prescribed therapeutic regimen?
FOCUSED EXAM HYPERTENSION PRACTICE
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Nurses should implement measures to relieve emotional stress
for clients with hypertension because the reduction of stress
increases the production of neurotransmitters that constrict
peripheral arterioles.
increases the resistance that the heart must overcome to eject blood.
increases blood volume and improves the potential for greater
cardiac output.
decreases the production of neurotransmitters that constrict
peripheral arterioles. Answer: Decreases the production of
neurotransmitters that constrict peripheral arterioles.
◉ The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed
with hypertension. What would be important for the nurse to
emphasize as part of the plan of care?
Limiting sodium intake in the diet
Limiting cigarette smoking to 1 pack a week
Limiting alcohol to a can of beer to four times a day to thin the blood
, Limiting activity to prevent over exertion Answer: Limiting sodium
intake in the diet
◉ Choose the statements that correctly match the hypertensive
medication with its side effect. Select all that apply.
With ACE inhibitors, assess for bradycardia.
Beta-blockers may cause sedation.
Direct vasodilators may cause headache and tachycardia.
Cough is a common side effect of adrenergic inhibitors.
With thiazide diuretics, monitor serum potassium concentration.
Answer: Direct vasodilators may cause headache and tachycardia.
With thiazide diuretics, monitor serum potassium concentration.
◉ Which finding indicates that hypertension is progressing to target
organ damage?
Retinal blood vessel damage
Urine output of 60 mL over 2 hours
Blood urea nitrogen concentration of 12 mg/dL
Chest x-ray showing pneumonia Answer: Retinal blood vessel
damage
◉ The nurse is providing care for a client with a new diagnosis of
hypertension. How can the nurse best promote the client's
adherence to the prescribed therapeutic regimen?
