NSG 320 MEDSURG EXAM THREE
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THOROUGH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY PLUS
QUESTIONS WITH CAREFULLY ANSWERED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Cardiac Output (CO). Answer: Heart rate × stroke volume
⩥ Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR). Answer: Resistance the heart
must overcome to pump blood
⩥ Primary (Essential) Hypertension. Answer: 90-95% of cases; no
identifiable cause; related to genetics, SNS overactivity, sodium
retention, obesity, stress
⩥ Secondary Hypertension. Answer: 5-10% of cases; caused by renal
disease, endocrine disorders, medications, or structural problems
⩥ Most Common Cause of Secondary Hypertension. Answer: Renal
disease
⩥ Why Hypertension is Called the Silent Killer. Answer: Often has no
symptoms until target-organ damage occurs
, ⩥ Target Organs Affected by Hypertension. Answer: Heart, brain,
kidneys, eyes, peripheral vessels
⩥ Common Clinical Manifestations of Hypertension. Answer: Often
none; may include headache, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath
⩥ Hypertensive Crisis Manifestation. Answer: Severe headache,
dyspnea, nosebleeds, confusion
⩥ Correct Blood Pressure Measurement Technique. Answer: Proper cuff
size, arm at heart level, seated and rested, measure both arms initially
⩥ Lifestyle Modification Priority for HTN. Answer: Weight loss, DASH
diet, sodium restriction, exercise, smoking cessation
⩥ DASH Diet Focus. Answer: Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole
grains, reduced sodium
⩥ Why BP Meds Should Not Be Stopped Abruptly. Answer: Can cause
rebound hypertension
COMPLETE CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
THOROUGH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY PLUS
QUESTIONS WITH CAREFULLY ANSWERED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Cardiac Output (CO). Answer: Heart rate × stroke volume
⩥ Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR). Answer: Resistance the heart
must overcome to pump blood
⩥ Primary (Essential) Hypertension. Answer: 90-95% of cases; no
identifiable cause; related to genetics, SNS overactivity, sodium
retention, obesity, stress
⩥ Secondary Hypertension. Answer: 5-10% of cases; caused by renal
disease, endocrine disorders, medications, or structural problems
⩥ Most Common Cause of Secondary Hypertension. Answer: Renal
disease
⩥ Why Hypertension is Called the Silent Killer. Answer: Often has no
symptoms until target-organ damage occurs
, ⩥ Target Organs Affected by Hypertension. Answer: Heart, brain,
kidneys, eyes, peripheral vessels
⩥ Common Clinical Manifestations of Hypertension. Answer: Often
none; may include headache, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath
⩥ Hypertensive Crisis Manifestation. Answer: Severe headache,
dyspnea, nosebleeds, confusion
⩥ Correct Blood Pressure Measurement Technique. Answer: Proper cuff
size, arm at heart level, seated and rested, measure both arms initially
⩥ Lifestyle Modification Priority for HTN. Answer: Weight loss, DASH
diet, sodium restriction, exercise, smoking cessation
⩥ DASH Diet Focus. Answer: Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole
grains, reduced sodium
⩥ Why BP Meds Should Not Be Stopped Abruptly. Answer: Can cause
rebound hypertension
