STUDY GUIDE EXAM: BSN 225 HESI V1,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
BP-lie, sit, stand - CORRECT ANSWERS- The different positions in
which blood pressure can be measured.
Orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS- A sudden drop in
blood pressure when standing up from a lying or sitting position.
24-hour urine - CORRECT ANSWERS- A test that measures the
amount of albumin (protein) in urine over a 24-hour period. It is
used to detect kidney disease, diabetes, preeclampsia, and high
blood pressure.
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWERS- A type of protein found in urine
that can indicate kidney disease.
Medication history - CORRECT ANSWERS- The record of a
patient's past and current medications.
Supine position - CORRECT ANSWERS- Lying flat on the back.
, Blood pressure measurement - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
assessment of a patient's blood pressure.
Standing or sitting blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
measurement of blood pressure in a standing or sitting position.
Weakness, dizziness, or visual dimming - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Symptoms that may indicate orthostatic hypotension.
Decrease in systolic blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
significant drop in the top number of blood pressure readings.
Decrease in diastolic blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
significant drop in the bottom number of blood pressure readings.
Increase in heart rate - CORRECT ANSWERS- A significant
increase in the number of heartbeats per minute.
Barbiturates - CORRECT ANSWERS- Depressant medications that
affect the central nervous system.
Temporary lock of medications - CORRECT ANSWERS- The action
taken by the nurse to secure medications after a patient refuses
to take them.
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
BP-lie, sit, stand - CORRECT ANSWERS- The different positions in
which blood pressure can be measured.
Orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS- A sudden drop in
blood pressure when standing up from a lying or sitting position.
24-hour urine - CORRECT ANSWERS- A test that measures the
amount of albumin (protein) in urine over a 24-hour period. It is
used to detect kidney disease, diabetes, preeclampsia, and high
blood pressure.
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWERS- A type of protein found in urine
that can indicate kidney disease.
Medication history - CORRECT ANSWERS- The record of a
patient's past and current medications.
Supine position - CORRECT ANSWERS- Lying flat on the back.
, Blood pressure measurement - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
assessment of a patient's blood pressure.
Standing or sitting blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
measurement of blood pressure in a standing or sitting position.
Weakness, dizziness, or visual dimming - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Symptoms that may indicate orthostatic hypotension.
Decrease in systolic blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
significant drop in the top number of blood pressure readings.
Decrease in diastolic blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
significant drop in the bottom number of blood pressure readings.
Increase in heart rate - CORRECT ANSWERS- A significant
increase in the number of heartbeats per minute.
Barbiturates - CORRECT ANSWERS- Depressant medications that
affect the central nervous system.
Temporary lock of medications - CORRECT ANSWERS- The action
taken by the nurse to secure medications after a patient refuses
to take them.
