CNUR 203 - Cardiovascular System Exam
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What factors can alter a blood - Arm positioned lower than the level of the
pressure reading? heart
- Crossed-legs
- Talking
- Acute exposure to the cold
What provider errors can alter a - Failing to support the patient's arm
blood pressure reading? - Inappropriate cuff size
- Rounding up or down
Define hypertension A sustained elevation of blood pressure on
at least
two separate readings; a systolic BP
greater than or
equal to 140 mm HG and a diastolic BP
less than or
equal to 90 mm HG.
Define grade 1/mild HTN 140-159/90-99
Define grade 2/moderate HTN 160-179/100-109
Define grade 3/severe HTN >180/>110
, What are some risk factors for - Smoking
primary HTN? - Increased sodium intake
- Increased BMI
- Age/gender
What are some risk factors for - Specific cause is identified
secondary HTN? - Pediatrics
Explain the pathophysiology of Increase in either cardiac output or
primary HTN systemic
vascular resistance.
What are some clinical - Fatigue and decreased activity tolerance
manifestations of HTN? - Dizziness
- Palpitations and chest pain
- Dyspnea
Controlling BP prevents which - Hypertensive heart disease
diseases? - Cerebrovascular disease
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Renal disease
- Retinal damage
How is HTN diagnosed? - Several BP readings over weeks
- 24hr ambulatory BP monitoring
- Risk factor assessment
- Bloodwork screening
- 12 lead ECG
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What factors can alter a blood - Arm positioned lower than the level of the
pressure reading? heart
- Crossed-legs
- Talking
- Acute exposure to the cold
What provider errors can alter a - Failing to support the patient's arm
blood pressure reading? - Inappropriate cuff size
- Rounding up or down
Define hypertension A sustained elevation of blood pressure on
at least
two separate readings; a systolic BP
greater than or
equal to 140 mm HG and a diastolic BP
less than or
equal to 90 mm HG.
Define grade 1/mild HTN 140-159/90-99
Define grade 2/moderate HTN 160-179/100-109
Define grade 3/severe HTN >180/>110
, What are some risk factors for - Smoking
primary HTN? - Increased sodium intake
- Increased BMI
- Age/gender
What are some risk factors for - Specific cause is identified
secondary HTN? - Pediatrics
Explain the pathophysiology of Increase in either cardiac output or
primary HTN systemic
vascular resistance.
What are some clinical - Fatigue and decreased activity tolerance
manifestations of HTN? - Dizziness
- Palpitations and chest pain
- Dyspnea
Controlling BP prevents which - Hypertensive heart disease
diseases? - Cerebrovascular disease
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Renal disease
- Retinal damage
How is HTN diagnosed? - Several BP readings over weeks
- 24hr ambulatory BP monitoring
- Risk factor assessment
- Bloodwork screening
- 12 lead ECG
