NURS 5434 – HYPERTENSION (HTN) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
NURS 5434 – Hypertension (HTN) Exam Questions and Answers,
2026 Update, Exams of Nursing
African Americans have enhanced renal sodium reabsorption, True or False?
True
African American and Hispanic males are 3-5x more likely to have stroke/kidney disease compared to
whites, True or False?
True
The prevalence of hypertension is higher in women until 45 years old, True or False?
False
Prevelence if hypertension is high in MEN until 45 years old
Hypertension is high in (Men/Women) after age 65 years old.
Women
Before the age of 50, which of the following, if elevated, would indicate a high chance of cardiovascular
risk?
A. Systolic Blood pressure
B. Diastolic Blood pressure
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B. Diastolic Blood pressure
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, NURS 5434 – HYPERTENSION (HTN) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
One should be more concerned about a high diastolic blood pressure if the patient is less than age 50
After age 50 which of the following becomes more critical if elevated?
A. Systolic Blood pressure
B. Diastolic Blood pressure
A. Systolic Blood pressure
What is a likely reason why African Americans have high rates of uncontrolled HTN?
A. They exercise less than other groups
B. They consume more caffeine
C. They are less likely to seek medical care
D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption
D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption
What is the name of the hormone that is secreted by the kidneys in response to low BP, low sodium or
sympathetic stimulation?
A. Testosterone
B. Estrogen
C. Angiotensin I
D. Angiotensin II
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E. Renin
E. Renin
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, NURS 5434 – HYPERTENSION (HTN) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
Which component of the RAAS system do ACE inhibitors primarily act on?
A. Renin
B. Angiotensin I
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
D. Aldosterone
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Which of the following organ produce Angiotensinogen?
A. Heart
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
E. Lungs
C. Liver
Which of the following converts Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
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D. Angiotensinogen
B. ACE
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03/21/2026
ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
NURS 5434 – Hypertension (HTN) Exam Questions and Answers,
2026 Update, Exams of Nursing
African Americans have enhanced renal sodium reabsorption, True or False?
True
African American and Hispanic males are 3-5x more likely to have stroke/kidney disease compared to
whites, True or False?
True
The prevalence of hypertension is higher in women until 45 years old, True or False?
False
Prevelence if hypertension is high in MEN until 45 years old
Hypertension is high in (Men/Women) after age 65 years old.
Women
Before the age of 50, which of the following, if elevated, would indicate a high chance of cardiovascular
risk?
A. Systolic Blood pressure
B. Diastolic Blood pressure
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B. Diastolic Blood pressure
1
, NURS 5434 – HYPERTENSION (HTN) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
03/21/2026
ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
One should be more concerned about a high diastolic blood pressure if the patient is less than age 50
After age 50 which of the following becomes more critical if elevated?
A. Systolic Blood pressure
B. Diastolic Blood pressure
A. Systolic Blood pressure
What is a likely reason why African Americans have high rates of uncontrolled HTN?
A. They exercise less than other groups
B. They consume more caffeine
C. They are less likely to seek medical care
D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption
D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption
What is the name of the hormone that is secreted by the kidneys in response to low BP, low sodium or
sympathetic stimulation?
A. Testosterone
B. Estrogen
C. Angiotensin I
D. Angiotensin II
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E. Renin
E. Renin
2
, NURS 5434 – HYPERTENSION (HTN) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
03/21/2026
ANSWERS, 2026 UPDATE
Which component of the RAAS system do ACE inhibitors primarily act on?
A. Renin
B. Angiotensin I
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
D. Aldosterone
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Which of the following organ produce Angiotensinogen?
A. Heart
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
E. Lungs
C. Liver
Which of the following converts Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II?
A. Renin
B. ACE
C. Aldosterone
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D. Angiotensinogen
B. ACE
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