NUR 242
Exam 4 Med-Surg Concepts; Actual Questions and
Answers With Rationales – Galen College Of
Nursing
,1. The nurse has attended a staff education conference about clinical
manifestations of hypertensive crisis, which of the following
manifestations stated by the nurse indicates a need for further
teaching?
A) Carotid bruit
B) Dyspnea
C) Blurred vision
D) Severe headache
Answer: A
Rationale:
Hypertensive crisis presents with symptoms related to acute elevation in
blood pressure such as dyspnea, blurred vision, severe headache,
nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. A carotid bruit is associated with arterial
narrowing and turbulent blood flow, not hypertensive crisis. Selecting
this indicates misunderstanding. Recognizing true symptoms is critical
for timely intervention.
...
2. Thenurse is teaching a middle-aged client about lifestyle
modifications for managing hypertension, which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Plan to exercise 3 to 4 days per week for 40 minutes each day.
B) Avoid all physical activity
C) Exercise once weekly
D) Only exercise when symptomatic
Answer: A
, Rationale:
Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure and improves
Exam 4 Med-Surg Concepts; Actual Questions and
Answers With Rationales – Galen College Of
Nursing
,1. The nurse has attended a staff education conference about clinical
manifestations of hypertensive crisis, which of the following
manifestations stated by the nurse indicates a need for further
teaching?
A) Carotid bruit
B) Dyspnea
C) Blurred vision
D) Severe headache
Answer: A
Rationale:
Hypertensive crisis presents with symptoms related to acute elevation in
blood pressure such as dyspnea, blurred vision, severe headache,
nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. A carotid bruit is associated with arterial
narrowing and turbulent blood flow, not hypertensive crisis. Selecting
this indicates misunderstanding. Recognizing true symptoms is critical
for timely intervention.
...
2. Thenurse is teaching a middle-aged client about lifestyle
modifications for managing hypertension, which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Plan to exercise 3 to 4 days per week for 40 minutes each day.
B) Avoid all physical activity
C) Exercise once weekly
D) Only exercise when symptomatic
Answer: A
, Rationale:
Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure and improves
