NUR 210 EXAM 4 | 206 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | NEW
UPDATE 2025
what are the systolic numbers for prehypertension? - ANSWER 120-139
what level of hypertension is associated with the systolic numbers 120-139? -
ANSWER prehypertension
when do we start treating hypertension with medication? - ANSWER stage 1
hypertension (>139/>89)
what are the normal BP systolic numbers? - ANSWER <120
what are the normal BP diastolic numbers? - ANSWER <80
what are the systolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER 140-159
what are the diastolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER 90-99
what are the numbers stage 1? hypertension is associated with? - ANSWER
140-159/90-99
what are the numbers associated with stage 2 hypertension? - ANSWER
>160/>100
,what stage of hypertension is associated with >160/>100? - ANSWER stage 2
hypertension
how much longer should diastole be over systole? - ANSWER double
what is the most common type of hypertension? - ANSWER primary
(essential)
when is essential hypertension most common? - ANSWER >60 years old
can essential hypertension be cured? - ANSWER no but it can be controlled
what are contributing factors to essential hypertension? - ANSWER -
hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system
-hyperactivity of the renin-angiontensin system
-endothelial dysfunction
-genetics
-age
-obesity
-smoking
-diabetes
-hyperlipidemia
, why would hyperactivity of the renin-angiotensin system contribute to essential
hypertension? - ANSWER the renin-angiotensin system causes the reuptake of
fluids and electrolytes
why would endothelial dysfunction contribute to essential hypertension? -
ANSWER damage to the inner layer of the cardiac system does not allow them
to dilate like should
how does obesity contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER blood
needs to be pumped a farther distance
how does smoking contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER smoking
causes endothelial damage
how do diabetes contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER maple syrup
blood, more viscous, causes more pressure
how does hyperlipidemia contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER
fatty clots in the arteries
what is secondary hypertension? - ANSWER hypertension with an identifiable
cause
what type of hypertension has an identifiable cause? - ANSWER secondary
what diseases are associated with secondary hypertension? - ANSWER -renal
disease
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | NEW
UPDATE 2025
what are the systolic numbers for prehypertension? - ANSWER 120-139
what level of hypertension is associated with the systolic numbers 120-139? -
ANSWER prehypertension
when do we start treating hypertension with medication? - ANSWER stage 1
hypertension (>139/>89)
what are the normal BP systolic numbers? - ANSWER <120
what are the normal BP diastolic numbers? - ANSWER <80
what are the systolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER 140-159
what are the diastolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER 90-99
what are the numbers stage 1? hypertension is associated with? - ANSWER
140-159/90-99
what are the numbers associated with stage 2 hypertension? - ANSWER
>160/>100
,what stage of hypertension is associated with >160/>100? - ANSWER stage 2
hypertension
how much longer should diastole be over systole? - ANSWER double
what is the most common type of hypertension? - ANSWER primary
(essential)
when is essential hypertension most common? - ANSWER >60 years old
can essential hypertension be cured? - ANSWER no but it can be controlled
what are contributing factors to essential hypertension? - ANSWER -
hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system
-hyperactivity of the renin-angiontensin system
-endothelial dysfunction
-genetics
-age
-obesity
-smoking
-diabetes
-hyperlipidemia
, why would hyperactivity of the renin-angiotensin system contribute to essential
hypertension? - ANSWER the renin-angiotensin system causes the reuptake of
fluids and electrolytes
why would endothelial dysfunction contribute to essential hypertension? -
ANSWER damage to the inner layer of the cardiac system does not allow them
to dilate like should
how does obesity contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER blood
needs to be pumped a farther distance
how does smoking contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER smoking
causes endothelial damage
how do diabetes contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER maple syrup
blood, more viscous, causes more pressure
how does hyperlipidemia contribute to essential hypertension? - ANSWER
fatty clots in the arteries
what is secondary hypertension? - ANSWER hypertension with an identifiable
cause
what type of hypertension has an identifiable cause? - ANSWER secondary
what diseases are associated with secondary hypertension? - ANSWER -renal
disease
