NU 180 Nursing and Healthcare II Week 2 Review
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A patient with hypertension asks the nurse how smoking affects their blood
pressure. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?
A. "Smoking lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels."
B. "Smoking increases the risk of blood clots and raises blood pressure."
C. "Smoking has no impact on your blood pressure."
D. "Smoking helps control blood pressure by reducing inflammation."
b
A patient with hypertension is instructed to reduce sodium intake. The nurse
explains that which of the following foods is a high source of sodium and
should be avoided?
A. Fresh salmon
B. Fresh spinach
C. Roasted chicken
D. Canned soup
d
A nurse is educating a patient with hypertension about the importance of a
balanced diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as
part of a heart-healthy diet for hypertension?
A. Bacon and sausage
B. Whole grains and leafy green vegetables
C. Fried chicken and potato chips
D. Full-fat dairy products
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,b
A patient with hypertension reports feeling stressed at work and at home. The
nurse recommends that the patient engage in regular physical activity. Which
of the following is a key benefit of regular exercise for managing
hypertension?
A. It decreases heart rate and increases blood pressure
B. It increases the release of stress hormones
C. It improves blood circulation and lowers blood pressure
D. It reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrients
c
A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's blood pressure for the first time
during an office visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
ensure an accurate reading?
A. Have the patient sit for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
B. Ask the patient to stand while the blood pressure is measured.
C. Take the blood pressure immediately after the patient enters the room.
D. Measure the blood pressure in both arms to confirm the higher reading.
A
A patient exhibits elevated blood pressure readings during routine visits to the
healthcare provider's office. The nurse suspects that the patient may be
experiencing white coat syndrome. Which of the following is the best next step
in assessing the patient's blood pressure?
A. Take the blood pressure again immediately after the first measurement to verify
the result.
B. Instruct the patient to wear a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor to
track their readings outside the office.
C. Ask the patient to return the next day for another blood pressure reading.
D. Increase the dose of antihypertensive medication immediately.
b
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,A nurse is taking a patient's blood pressure in the clinic. The nurse recognizes
that the patient is anxious and suspects the possibility of white coat syndrome.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain a more
accurate reading?
A. Take the blood pressure after the patient has been sitting quietly for 1 minute.
B. Have the patient lie down for 10 minutes before taking the blood pressure.
C. Measure the blood pressure in both arms, then take an average of the readings.
D. Allow the patient to rest and relax for 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
d
A patient is diagnosed with white coat syndrome, which is characterized by
elevated blood pressure in the healthcare setting. The nurse should educate
the patient about which of the following to ensure accurate blood pressure
measurements?
A. "Take your blood pressure every day at the same time at home, keep a diary
with your BP readings, and bring your readings to your next visit."
B. "It is important to only take your blood pressure readings at the clinic for
accuracy."
C. "White coat syndrome means you don’t need to worry about managing your
blood pressure."
D. "You should avoid measuring your blood pressure at home, as it may cause
more anxiety."
A
A nurse is measuring a patient’s blood pressure. Which of the following
factors can influence an accurate blood pressure measurement?
A. Patient sitting in a relaxed position with the arm supported at heart level
B. The cuff being too large for the patient’s arm
C. Taking the reading immediately after physical activity
D. Using the same arm for repeated measurements
c
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, A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's blood pressure. Which of the
following actions demonstrates the proper technique for an accurate reading?
A. The patient should be seated with their legs crossed and arm unsupported at
heart level.
B. The nurse should place the cuff over the patient's clothing to avoid discomfort.
C. The patient should be seated with their back supported, feet flat on the floor,
and arm supported at heart level.
D. The nurse should inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer palpable and then
deflate slowly.
c
A nurse is assessing a patient’s cardiac output. Which of the following factors
primarily contributes to an increase in cardiac output?
A. Increased heart rate and increased stroke volume
B. Decreased heart rate and increased stroke volume
C. Increased heart rate and decreased stroke volume
D. Decreased heart rate and decreased stroke volume
a
A nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who has a decreased
cardiac output. Which of the following is a primary factor that can reduce
stroke volume, thereby lowering cardiac output?
A. Increased preload
B. Decreased afterload
C. Decreased contractility
D. Increased heart rate
c
A patient with heart failure is experiencing decreased cardiac output. Which
of the following compensatory mechanisms does the body initiate to maintain
blood pressure and tissue perfusion?
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Test Bank Latest 2025-2026 with 330 Real Exam
Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ NU 180
Week 2 Review Test Bank Galen
A patient with hypertension asks the nurse how smoking affects their blood
pressure. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?
A. "Smoking lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels."
B. "Smoking increases the risk of blood clots and raises blood pressure."
C. "Smoking has no impact on your blood pressure."
D. "Smoking helps control blood pressure by reducing inflammation."
b
A patient with hypertension is instructed to reduce sodium intake. The nurse
explains that which of the following foods is a high source of sodium and
should be avoided?
A. Fresh salmon
B. Fresh spinach
C. Roasted chicken
D. Canned soup
d
A nurse is educating a patient with hypertension about the importance of a
balanced diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as
part of a heart-healthy diet for hypertension?
A. Bacon and sausage
B. Whole grains and leafy green vegetables
C. Fried chicken and potato chips
D. Full-fat dairy products
pg. 1
,b
A patient with hypertension reports feeling stressed at work and at home. The
nurse recommends that the patient engage in regular physical activity. Which
of the following is a key benefit of regular exercise for managing
hypertension?
A. It decreases heart rate and increases blood pressure
B. It increases the release of stress hormones
C. It improves blood circulation and lowers blood pressure
D. It reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrients
c
A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's blood pressure for the first time
during an office visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
ensure an accurate reading?
A. Have the patient sit for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
B. Ask the patient to stand while the blood pressure is measured.
C. Take the blood pressure immediately after the patient enters the room.
D. Measure the blood pressure in both arms to confirm the higher reading.
A
A patient exhibits elevated blood pressure readings during routine visits to the
healthcare provider's office. The nurse suspects that the patient may be
experiencing white coat syndrome. Which of the following is the best next step
in assessing the patient's blood pressure?
A. Take the blood pressure again immediately after the first measurement to verify
the result.
B. Instruct the patient to wear a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor to
track their readings outside the office.
C. Ask the patient to return the next day for another blood pressure reading.
D. Increase the dose of antihypertensive medication immediately.
b
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,A nurse is taking a patient's blood pressure in the clinic. The nurse recognizes
that the patient is anxious and suspects the possibility of white coat syndrome.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain a more
accurate reading?
A. Take the blood pressure after the patient has been sitting quietly for 1 minute.
B. Have the patient lie down for 10 minutes before taking the blood pressure.
C. Measure the blood pressure in both arms, then take an average of the readings.
D. Allow the patient to rest and relax for 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
d
A patient is diagnosed with white coat syndrome, which is characterized by
elevated blood pressure in the healthcare setting. The nurse should educate
the patient about which of the following to ensure accurate blood pressure
measurements?
A. "Take your blood pressure every day at the same time at home, keep a diary
with your BP readings, and bring your readings to your next visit."
B. "It is important to only take your blood pressure readings at the clinic for
accuracy."
C. "White coat syndrome means you don’t need to worry about managing your
blood pressure."
D. "You should avoid measuring your blood pressure at home, as it may cause
more anxiety."
A
A nurse is measuring a patient’s blood pressure. Which of the following
factors can influence an accurate blood pressure measurement?
A. Patient sitting in a relaxed position with the arm supported at heart level
B. The cuff being too large for the patient’s arm
C. Taking the reading immediately after physical activity
D. Using the same arm for repeated measurements
c
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, A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's blood pressure. Which of the
following actions demonstrates the proper technique for an accurate reading?
A. The patient should be seated with their legs crossed and arm unsupported at
heart level.
B. The nurse should place the cuff over the patient's clothing to avoid discomfort.
C. The patient should be seated with their back supported, feet flat on the floor,
and arm supported at heart level.
D. The nurse should inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer palpable and then
deflate slowly.
c
A nurse is assessing a patient’s cardiac output. Which of the following factors
primarily contributes to an increase in cardiac output?
A. Increased heart rate and increased stroke volume
B. Decreased heart rate and increased stroke volume
C. Increased heart rate and decreased stroke volume
D. Decreased heart rate and decreased stroke volume
a
A nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who has a decreased
cardiac output. Which of the following is a primary factor that can reduce
stroke volume, thereby lowering cardiac output?
A. Increased preload
B. Decreased afterload
C. Decreased contractility
D. Increased heart rate
c
A patient with heart failure is experiencing decreased cardiac output. Which
of the following compensatory mechanisms does the body initiate to maintain
blood pressure and tissue perfusion?
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