NURS 5434 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Which of the following converts Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
D. Angiotensinogen Answer: B. ACE
▶ Which of the following converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
D. Angiotensinogen Answer: A. Renin
▶ Which of the following is NOT the role of Angiotensin II? SATA
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Vasodilation
C. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the adrenal glands
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
E. Promotion of Sodium and Water in the kidneys Answer: B. Vasodilation
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
▶ What defines a 'non dipper' in blood pressure monitoring?
A. BP rises > 10% at night
B. BP drops < 10% at night
C. BP stays the same all day
D. BP drops > 20% during sleep Answer: B. BP drops < 10% at night
Patients who's nighttime BP does not drop by at least 10% compared to
daytime readings
, ▶ What is the expected nighttime BP decrease in a healthy individual?
A. No change
B. Less than 5%
C. About 10-15%
D. More than 25% Answer: C. About 10-15%
▶ Which risk factors for hypertension is considered non modifiable?
A. Obesity
B. Diet
C. Family History
D. Tobacco use Answer: C. Family history
▶ What is the preferred method of blood pressure measurement in the
clinic?
A. Wrist monitor
B. Osillometric upper arm device
C. Finger monitor
D. Digital Smartphone app Answer: B. Osillometric upper arm device
▶ Which of the following is true when it comes to proper blood pressure
measurement techniques?
A. Lower edge 5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 60% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at waist level
E. Rest for 1 minutes before reading Answer: B. Center of the bladder over
the brachial artery
Corrected statements
A. Lower edge 2.5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 80% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at heart level
E. Rest for 5 minutes before reading
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Which of the following converts Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
D. Angiotensinogen Answer: B. ACE
▶ Which of the following converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
D. Angiotensinogen Answer: A. Renin
▶ Which of the following is NOT the role of Angiotensin II? SATA
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Vasodilation
C. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the adrenal glands
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
E. Promotion of Sodium and Water in the kidneys Answer: B. Vasodilation
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
▶ What defines a 'non dipper' in blood pressure monitoring?
A. BP rises > 10% at night
B. BP drops < 10% at night
C. BP stays the same all day
D. BP drops > 20% during sleep Answer: B. BP drops < 10% at night
Patients who's nighttime BP does not drop by at least 10% compared to
daytime readings
, ▶ What is the expected nighttime BP decrease in a healthy individual?
A. No change
B. Less than 5%
C. About 10-15%
D. More than 25% Answer: C. About 10-15%
▶ Which risk factors for hypertension is considered non modifiable?
A. Obesity
B. Diet
C. Family History
D. Tobacco use Answer: C. Family history
▶ What is the preferred method of blood pressure measurement in the
clinic?
A. Wrist monitor
B. Osillometric upper arm device
C. Finger monitor
D. Digital Smartphone app Answer: B. Osillometric upper arm device
▶ Which of the following is true when it comes to proper blood pressure
measurement techniques?
A. Lower edge 5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 60% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at waist level
E. Rest for 1 minutes before reading Answer: B. Center of the bladder over
the brachial artery
Corrected statements
A. Lower edge 2.5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 80% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at heart level
E. Rest for 5 minutes before reading
