NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
COURSE: NR 324: Adult Health I (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
INSTITUTION: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2026/2027 | Latest Update
EXAM TYPE: Exam 3 | Cardiovascular Disorders
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 100 | Format: Multiple Choice, Select All That Apply, Clinical Scenarios
GRADE: A+ | 100% Verified Correct Answers with Detailed Rationales
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Area Questions
Section 1 Hypertension Q1-15
Section 2 Coronary Artery Disease & AnginaQ16-25
Section 3 Myocardial Infarction Q26-35
Section 4 Heart Failure Q36-50
Section 5 Valvular Heart Disease Q51-60
Section 6 Dysrhythmias Q61-70
Section 7 Inflammatory & Infectious Heart Disease Q71-80
Section 8 Peripheral Vascular Disease Q81-90
Section 9 Integrated Clinical Scenarios Q91-100
SECTION 1: HYPERTENSION
Q1: A patient with hypertension has a blood pressure of 162/98 mmHg. The nurse understands that this
patient is in which stage of hypertension according to JNC 8?
A. Elevated
B. Stage 1 hypertension. [100% CORRECT]
C. Stage 2 hypertension
D. Hypertensive crisis
,NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Stage 1 hypertension is BP 130-139/80-89 (JNC 8) or 140-159/90-99 . Incorrect A:
Elevated 120-129/<80. Incorrect C: Stage 2 ≥160/≥100. Incorrect D: Hypertensive crisis ≥180/≥120.
Q2: A patient with hypertension is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. Which laboratory value should the nurse
monitor closely?
A. Serum sodium
B. Serum potassium. [100% CORRECT]
C. Serum calcium
D. Serum magnesium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Thiazides cause hypokalemia . Incorrect A, C, D: Not primary concern.
Q3: The nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. "I can continue to smoke as long as I take my medication."
B. "I should limit my sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day." [100% CORRECT]
C. "I can drink alcohol freely."
D. "I should avoid all exercise."
Correct Answer: B
,NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Rationale: Correct: Sodium restriction helps lower BP . Incorrect A: Smoking increases BP and cardiovascular
risk. Incorrect C: Limit to 1-2 drinks/day. Incorrect D: Exercise is beneficial.
Q4: A patient with hypertension is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. Which adverse effect is most concerning?
A. Dry cough
B. Angioedema. [100% CORRECT]
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Dizziness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Angioedema is a life-threatening reaction . Incorrect A: Common but not life-threatening.
Incorrect C, D: Manageable.
Q5: A patient with hypertension and chronic kidney disease is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. Which laboratory
value should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Creatinine. [100% CORRECT]
C. Glucose
D. Platelets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: ACE inhibitors can increase creatinine . Incorrect A, C, D: Not primary.
Q6: A patient with hypertension is started on lisinopril. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?
, NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
A. Blood pressure 128/78 mmHg. [100% CORRECT]
B. Heart rate 100 bpm
C. Peripheral edema
D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct: Goal BP is <130/80 . Incorrect B, C, D: Indicate complications.
Q7: A patient with hypertension and asthma should avoid which antihypertensive medication?
A. Lisinopril
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Propranolol. [100% CORRECT]
D. Amlodipine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct: Non-selective beta-blockers can cause bronchospasm . Incorrect A, B, D: Safe for asthma.
Q8: The nurse is assessing a patient with hypertensive emergency. Which finding is most concerning?
A. Headache
B. Blurred vision
C. Chest pain. [100% CORRECT]
D. Nosebleed
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
COURSE: NR 324: Adult Health I (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
INSTITUTION: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2026/2027 | Latest Update
EXAM TYPE: Exam 3 | Cardiovascular Disorders
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 100 | Format: Multiple Choice, Select All That Apply, Clinical Scenarios
GRADE: A+ | 100% Verified Correct Answers with Detailed Rationales
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Area Questions
Section 1 Hypertension Q1-15
Section 2 Coronary Artery Disease & AnginaQ16-25
Section 3 Myocardial Infarction Q26-35
Section 4 Heart Failure Q36-50
Section 5 Valvular Heart Disease Q51-60
Section 6 Dysrhythmias Q61-70
Section 7 Inflammatory & Infectious Heart Disease Q71-80
Section 8 Peripheral Vascular Disease Q81-90
Section 9 Integrated Clinical Scenarios Q91-100
SECTION 1: HYPERTENSION
Q1: A patient with hypertension has a blood pressure of 162/98 mmHg. The nurse understands that this
patient is in which stage of hypertension according to JNC 8?
A. Elevated
B. Stage 1 hypertension. [100% CORRECT]
C. Stage 2 hypertension
D. Hypertensive crisis
,NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Stage 1 hypertension is BP 130-139/80-89 (JNC 8) or 140-159/90-99 . Incorrect A:
Elevated 120-129/<80. Incorrect C: Stage 2 ≥160/≥100. Incorrect D: Hypertensive crisis ≥180/≥120.
Q2: A patient with hypertension is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. Which laboratory value should the nurse
monitor closely?
A. Serum sodium
B. Serum potassium. [100% CORRECT]
C. Serum calcium
D. Serum magnesium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Thiazides cause hypokalemia . Incorrect A, C, D: Not primary concern.
Q3: The nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. "I can continue to smoke as long as I take my medication."
B. "I should limit my sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day." [100% CORRECT]
C. "I can drink alcohol freely."
D. "I should avoid all exercise."
Correct Answer: B
,NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Rationale: Correct: Sodium restriction helps lower BP . Incorrect A: Smoking increases BP and cardiovascular
risk. Incorrect C: Limit to 1-2 drinks/day. Incorrect D: Exercise is beneficial.
Q4: A patient with hypertension is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. Which adverse effect is most concerning?
A. Dry cough
B. Angioedema. [100% CORRECT]
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Dizziness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: Angioedema is a life-threatening reaction . Incorrect A: Common but not life-threatening.
Incorrect C, D: Manageable.
Q5: A patient with hypertension and chronic kidney disease is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. Which laboratory
value should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Creatinine. [100% CORRECT]
C. Glucose
D. Platelets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct: ACE inhibitors can increase creatinine . Incorrect A, C, D: Not primary.
Q6: A patient with hypertension is started on lisinopril. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?
, NR 324 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | 100 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEED | ALREADY GRADED A+
A. Blood pressure 128/78 mmHg. [100% CORRECT]
B. Heart rate 100 bpm
C. Peripheral edema
D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct: Goal BP is <130/80 . Incorrect B, C, D: Indicate complications.
Q7: A patient with hypertension and asthma should avoid which antihypertensive medication?
A. Lisinopril
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Propranolol. [100% CORRECT]
D. Amlodipine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct: Non-selective beta-blockers can cause bronchospasm . Incorrect A, B, D: Safe for asthma.
Q8: The nurse is assessing a patient with hypertensive emergency. Which finding is most concerning?
A. Headache
B. Blurred vision
C. Chest pain. [100% CORRECT]
D. Nosebleed
