SHADOW HEALTH FOCUSED EXAM 10.2: HYPERTENSION &
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Section 1: Subjective Data Collection (6 Questions)
Q1: Therapeutic Communication - Opening Interview
You enter the room to meet Mr. James Chen, a 58-year-old Asian American male with
hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. He appears anxious and is checking his phone.
Which statement demonstrates the most effective therapeutic opening to establish
rapport and assess his current health concerns?
A. "I see you're on your phone—let's put that away so we can focus on why you're here
today."
B. "Mr. Chen, I notice you seem concerned. Before we begin, what's on your mind right
now? I'm here to help you manage your blood pressure and diabetes together."
[CORRECT]
C. "Your chart says you have high blood pressure and diabetes. Let's start by reviewing
your medications."
D. "I need to ask you some questions about your hypertension and glucose control. Do
you understand why you're here?"
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: This response demonstrates patient-centered care by acknowledging the
patient's emotional state (anxiety), validating his concerns, and establishing a
collaborative partnership. It addresses both conditions simultaneously (integrative
approach required for comorbid management) while allowing the patient to voice
immediate concerns. Option A is confrontational and may increase anxiety. Option C
jumps to the biomedical model without establishing rapport. Option D uses medical
jargon ("hypertension," "glucose control") without assessing health literacy and positions
the provider as authority rather than partner. According to QSEN patient-centered care
competencies, establishing trust precedes data collection .
Q2: Symptom Assessment - Red Flag Identification
While interviewing Mr. Chen about his hypertension history, which combination of
symptoms would require immediate escalation and possible referral to the emergency
department?
A. Occasional morning headache and mild ankle swelling
B. Blurred vision, severe occipital headache, and chest pressure [CORRECT]
C. Frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue
D. Mild dizziness when standing and dry cough
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This combination represents potential hypertensive emergency with target
organ damage. Blurred vision suggests hypertensive retinopathy or papilledema; severe
occipital headache indicates possible intracerebral hemorrhage; chest pressure may
signal acute coronary syndrome or aortic dissection. The 2025 AHA/ACC guidelines
emphasize that blood pressure >180/120 mmHg with these symptoms constitutes a
, hypertensive emergency requiring immediate intervention . Option A describes
common, non-urgent symptoms. Option C describes classic hyperglycemia (diabetes
control issue, not hypertensive emergency). Option D describes orthostatic hypotension
and ACE inhibitor side effect—manageable in outpatient setting.
Q3: Medication History - Select-All-That-Apply
Mr. Chen reports taking lisinopril 10mg daily, metformin 1000mg BID, and atorvastatin
40mg nightly. He mentions occasional use of ibuprofen for knee pain and a "natural
supplement" from his acupuncturist. Which factors require immediate nursing
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. ✓ Potential drug interaction between lisinopril and NSAIDs (ibuprofen) [CORRECT]
B. ✓ Unmonitored herbal supplement use [CORRECT]
C. ✓ Statin therapy without documented muscle symptom assessment [CORRECT]
D. ✗ Metformin dosing timing relative to meals
E. ✓ ACE inhibitor therapy without recent renal function/potassium monitoring
[CORRECT]
F. ✗ Atorvastatin administration time (night vs. morning)
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: NSAIDs antagonize ACE inhibitor effects and can precipitate acute kidney
injury—this combination requires immediate risk stratification . Herbal supplements
may contain ephedra or licorice that elevate blood pressure or interact with
antihypertensives. Statin myopathy risk requires baseline and periodic CK assessment.
ACE inhibitors require monitoring of creatinine and potassium within 1-2 weeks of
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Section 1: Subjective Data Collection (6 Questions)
Q1: Therapeutic Communication - Opening Interview
You enter the room to meet Mr. James Chen, a 58-year-old Asian American male with
hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. He appears anxious and is checking his phone.
Which statement demonstrates the most effective therapeutic opening to establish
rapport and assess his current health concerns?
A. "I see you're on your phone—let's put that away so we can focus on why you're here
today."
B. "Mr. Chen, I notice you seem concerned. Before we begin, what's on your mind right
now? I'm here to help you manage your blood pressure and diabetes together."
[CORRECT]
C. "Your chart says you have high blood pressure and diabetes. Let's start by reviewing
your medications."
D. "I need to ask you some questions about your hypertension and glucose control. Do
you understand why you're here?"
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: This response demonstrates patient-centered care by acknowledging the
patient's emotional state (anxiety), validating his concerns, and establishing a
collaborative partnership. It addresses both conditions simultaneously (integrative
approach required for comorbid management) while allowing the patient to voice
immediate concerns. Option A is confrontational and may increase anxiety. Option C
jumps to the biomedical model without establishing rapport. Option D uses medical
jargon ("hypertension," "glucose control") without assessing health literacy and positions
the provider as authority rather than partner. According to QSEN patient-centered care
competencies, establishing trust precedes data collection .
Q2: Symptom Assessment - Red Flag Identification
While interviewing Mr. Chen about his hypertension history, which combination of
symptoms would require immediate escalation and possible referral to the emergency
department?
A. Occasional morning headache and mild ankle swelling
B. Blurred vision, severe occipital headache, and chest pressure [CORRECT]
C. Frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue
D. Mild dizziness when standing and dry cough
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This combination represents potential hypertensive emergency with target
organ damage. Blurred vision suggests hypertensive retinopathy or papilledema; severe
occipital headache indicates possible intracerebral hemorrhage; chest pressure may
signal acute coronary syndrome or aortic dissection. The 2025 AHA/ACC guidelines
emphasize that blood pressure >180/120 mmHg with these symptoms constitutes a
, hypertensive emergency requiring immediate intervention . Option A describes
common, non-urgent symptoms. Option C describes classic hyperglycemia (diabetes
control issue, not hypertensive emergency). Option D describes orthostatic hypotension
and ACE inhibitor side effect—manageable in outpatient setting.
Q3: Medication History - Select-All-That-Apply
Mr. Chen reports taking lisinopril 10mg daily, metformin 1000mg BID, and atorvastatin
40mg nightly. He mentions occasional use of ibuprofen for knee pain and a "natural
supplement" from his acupuncturist. Which factors require immediate nursing
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. ✓ Potential drug interaction between lisinopril and NSAIDs (ibuprofen) [CORRECT]
B. ✓ Unmonitored herbal supplement use [CORRECT]
C. ✓ Statin therapy without documented muscle symptom assessment [CORRECT]
D. ✗ Metformin dosing timing relative to meals
E. ✓ ACE inhibitor therapy without recent renal function/potassium monitoring
[CORRECT]
F. ✗ Atorvastatin administration time (night vs. morning)
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: NSAIDs antagonize ACE inhibitor effects and can precipitate acute kidney
injury—this combination requires immediate risk stratification . Herbal supplements
may contain ephedra or licorice that elevate blood pressure or interact with
antihypertensives. Statin myopathy risk requires baseline and periodic CK assessment.
ACE inhibitors require monitoring of creatinine and potassium within 1-2 weeks of
