Cardiovascular Nursing 150+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

Cardiovascular Nursing
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
150+
Key Solutions


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Question 1
Blood pressures that indicate hypertension
Correct Answer
Systolic pressure +140 mmHg
Diastolic pressure +90 mmHg


Question 2
What is called the "silent killer?"
Correct Answer
Hypertension


Question 3
Percentage of people with "essential hypertension"?
Correct Answer
90%


Question 4
Types of hypertension
Correct Answer
Essential HTN: no known cause

Secondary HTN: medical causes


Question 5
Percentage of people with secondary hypertension?

Correct Answer
10%




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,Question 6
What is considered to be the cornerstone for treatment of hypertension?
Correct Answer
Medications


Question 7
Changes in B/P that occur with age include:
Correct Answer
- Atherosclerosis
- Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels


Question 8
Define: stiffening of arteries

Correct Answer
Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels which decreases the ability of arterial
system to expand and contract.

Change that occurs with age.


Question 9
Clinical manifestations of hypertension
Correct Answer
- usually just shows high BP
- retinal hemorrhages
- retinal exudates
- narrowed arterioles in the eye
- severe cases: papilledema


Question 10
Define: papilledema
Correct Answer
Edema of the optic disc


Question 11
What happens when B/P remains high:
Correct Answer
- Coronary artery disease (angina)
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Strokes & TIAs
- Pathologic kidney changes




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, Question 12
Percentage of strokes and TIAs caused by HTN:
Correct Answer
80%


Question 13
Pathologic kidney changes associated with high BP:
Correct Answer
Nocturia: frequent urination at night

Azotemia: elevated BUN and creatinine


Question 14
Management of HTN - maintain B/P at what level?
Correct Answer
Below 140/90


Question 15
Non-pharmacological management of HTN includes:
Correct Answer
- weight reduction
- restriction of alcohol and tobacco
- exercise
- relaxation


Question 16
Nursing assessment for patient with HTN:
Correct Answer
- Monitor B/P at frequent intervals, then at scheduled routine intervals.
- If starting an anti-hypertensive medication or changing dosage, take B/P before and 45 minutes after giving medication.
- Document rate and character of radial and peripheral pulses, may be bounding with high B/P.


Question 17
After administering medication for BP, when should you reassess BP?
Correct Answer
45-minutes after administration




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