NUR260 Test 2 - Questions With Effective
Solutions
A public health nurse is reviewing the outcomes of an exercise
program at various locations. Which of the following aspects of care
does this finding evaluate? Correct Answer - Equity
primary prevention Correct Answer - Prevents the disease
before occurring (EX: immunization, education)
secondary prevention Correct Answer - Aims to reduce impact
of disease that's already occurred - prevent + treat!! (EX:
medications)
tertiary prevention Correct Answer - Soften impact of chronic
illness, help people manage long term effects to help improve
quality of life + expectancy
A client with primary hypertension reports dizziness with
ambulation when taking the prescribed alpha-adrenergic blocker.
When teaching this client, what should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer - Rising slowly from a lying or sitting position
When caring for a client with essential hypertension what
instruction should the nurse provide to the client to normalize blood
pressure? Correct Answer - Reduce sodium intake.
A client diagnosed with hypertension informs the nurse that they
are not taking prescribed antihypertensive medications due to an
absence of symptoms. What is the most appropriate response by the
nurse? Correct Answer - Inform the client that this is why
hypertension is known as "the silent killer."
,A client is placed on a low-sodium (500 mg/day) diet. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's nutrition teaching plan has been
effective?
"I can still eat a ham-and-cheese sandwich with potato chips for
lunch." Correct Answer - "I chose broiled chicken with a baked
potato for dinner."
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic workup following a diagnosis
of hypertension. The client is overtly anxious and crying. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate? Correct Answer -
"Tell me what concerns you most."
When teaching a client about hypertension and lifestyle changes
what does the nurse emphasizes should be included in the diet?
Correct Answer - Fresh fruits and vegetables
A client experiences orthostatic hypotension while receiving
furosemide to treat hypertension. How will the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer - Instruct the client to sit for several minutes
before standing.
A nurse on a busy medical unit is aware of the importance of
accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement. To ensure accuracy
when assessing patients' blood pressures, the nurse should always:
Correct Answer - Ensure that the correct cuff size is used for
each patient
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed bumetanide for the
treatment of stage 2 hypertension. Which finding indicates the client
is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? Correct
Answer - Serum potassium value of 3.0 mEq/L
The nurse and a dietitian are instructing the client on a low-sodium
diet needed to lower the blood pressure. Which question, asked by
, the nurse, is most important? Correct Answer - "How do you
prepare your food?"
A nurse educator is providing information about hypertension to a
small group of clients. A participant asks "What can I do to decrease
my blood pressure and thus my risk for heart problems?" The nurse
describes modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Which of the
following risk factors can the client modify? Correct Answer -
Dyslipidemia
A patient has been diagnosed with prehypertension and has been
encouraged to exercise regularly and begin a weight loss program.
What other healthcare professional may be helpful for the client to
see? Correct Answer - Dietician
A client hospitalized for treatment of hypertension is being
prepared for discharge. Which teaching topic should the nurse
should be sure to cover? Correct Answer - Maintaining a low-
sodium diet
Primary prevention examples Correct Answer - - Education
(safety + disease preventing)
- Immunizations
Secondary prevention examples Correct Answer - - Screenings
- Regular doc appointments
prevention examples Correct Answer - - support groups
- OT or PT
- Rehab
- exercise + diet changes
A nurse developing a community health program is determining
barriers to community resource referrals. Which of the following is
Solutions
A public health nurse is reviewing the outcomes of an exercise
program at various locations. Which of the following aspects of care
does this finding evaluate? Correct Answer - Equity
primary prevention Correct Answer - Prevents the disease
before occurring (EX: immunization, education)
secondary prevention Correct Answer - Aims to reduce impact
of disease that's already occurred - prevent + treat!! (EX:
medications)
tertiary prevention Correct Answer - Soften impact of chronic
illness, help people manage long term effects to help improve
quality of life + expectancy
A client with primary hypertension reports dizziness with
ambulation when taking the prescribed alpha-adrenergic blocker.
When teaching this client, what should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer - Rising slowly from a lying or sitting position
When caring for a client with essential hypertension what
instruction should the nurse provide to the client to normalize blood
pressure? Correct Answer - Reduce sodium intake.
A client diagnosed with hypertension informs the nurse that they
are not taking prescribed antihypertensive medications due to an
absence of symptoms. What is the most appropriate response by the
nurse? Correct Answer - Inform the client that this is why
hypertension is known as "the silent killer."
,A client is placed on a low-sodium (500 mg/day) diet. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's nutrition teaching plan has been
effective?
"I can still eat a ham-and-cheese sandwich with potato chips for
lunch." Correct Answer - "I chose broiled chicken with a baked
potato for dinner."
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic workup following a diagnosis
of hypertension. The client is overtly anxious and crying. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate? Correct Answer -
"Tell me what concerns you most."
When teaching a client about hypertension and lifestyle changes
what does the nurse emphasizes should be included in the diet?
Correct Answer - Fresh fruits and vegetables
A client experiences orthostatic hypotension while receiving
furosemide to treat hypertension. How will the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer - Instruct the client to sit for several minutes
before standing.
A nurse on a busy medical unit is aware of the importance of
accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement. To ensure accuracy
when assessing patients' blood pressures, the nurse should always:
Correct Answer - Ensure that the correct cuff size is used for
each patient
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed bumetanide for the
treatment of stage 2 hypertension. Which finding indicates the client
is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? Correct
Answer - Serum potassium value of 3.0 mEq/L
The nurse and a dietitian are instructing the client on a low-sodium
diet needed to lower the blood pressure. Which question, asked by
, the nurse, is most important? Correct Answer - "How do you
prepare your food?"
A nurse educator is providing information about hypertension to a
small group of clients. A participant asks "What can I do to decrease
my blood pressure and thus my risk for heart problems?" The nurse
describes modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Which of the
following risk factors can the client modify? Correct Answer -
Dyslipidemia
A patient has been diagnosed with prehypertension and has been
encouraged to exercise regularly and begin a weight loss program.
What other healthcare professional may be helpful for the client to
see? Correct Answer - Dietician
A client hospitalized for treatment of hypertension is being
prepared for discharge. Which teaching topic should the nurse
should be sure to cover? Correct Answer - Maintaining a low-
sodium diet
Primary prevention examples Correct Answer - - Education
(safety + disease preventing)
- Immunizations
Secondary prevention examples Correct Answer - - Screenings
- Regular doc appointments
prevention examples Correct Answer - - support groups
- OT or PT
- Rehab
- exercise + diet changes
A nurse developing a community health program is determining
barriers to community resource referrals. Which of the following is
