NUR 425 ACTUAL EXAM 3 2026 MEDSURG QUESTION AND ANSWER |VERIFIED| Answered/Rationale Guaranteed Pass

NUR 425 ACTUAL EXAM 3 2026 MEDSURG
QUESTION AND ANSWER |VERIFIED|
Answered/Rationale Guaranteed Pass
How is HTN diagnosed?

BP greater than 130/80 based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate
occasions



When taking a patient's BP, it is higher than their baseline, what is the appropriate nursing
intervention?

Switch arms and retake the BP.



What are the expected outcomes of effective HTN treatment?

Lower BP

Remember: BP at goal (typically < 130/80)



First line treatment for HTN?

Thiazide diuretic



________ can lead to stroke which is manifested with _____ drooping and _____ speech.

Atherosclerosis can lead to stroke which is manifested with facial drooping
and slurred speech.

, If the nurse finds a patient with symptoms of stroke, what are the three priority nursing
interventions/ actions?

1. Initiate Rapid Response
2. Protect Airway: Raise HOB, Turn, Suction
3. Vitals

Atherosclerosis: What are four modifiable risk factors?

1. Smoking
2. Diet
3. Activity
4. Obesity



What are some risk factors for Atherosclerosis?

- Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, & LDL
- Low HDL



High BP, High Cholesterol, HA1C of 7.5 -- if all the medications are ordered which on do you
administer first?

BP




What are three risk factors of Left Sided Heart Failure?

- Mitral / Aortic Valve Disease
- CAD
- HTN



What are four teaching patients with congestive heart failure should be educated to?