Nur 265 Cardio UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answer

Nur 265 Cardio UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are two types of Hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Essential/primary/idiopathic
2. Secodandary


What is Essential/primary/idiopathic hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER - Has no
identifiable cause. occurs alone.


Risk factors for primary hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER - Age >60 years
HTN (family)
excessive calories
hyperlipidemia
alcohol
African-American
birth control use
Metabolic syndrome


Metabolic Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - When pt has 3 of these metabolic
syndrome is dx.
1. insulin resistance
2. dyslipidemia
3. abdominal obesity
4. HTN
5. Pro-inflammatory state (high C ractive protein CRP)
6. Prothrombotic state (high fibrinogen)

, What is secondary HTN? - CORRECT ANSWER - There is a known cause. is the direct
result of another problem EX: renal failure, artery stenosis, meds, or pregnancy


True/False: Pt with diabetes or renal disease should have reading less than 140/90. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False. 130/80



What are the main things HTN effect in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - Left
ventricular hypertrophy
arterioles thicken
may lead to TIA's or storke
renal failure


S&S of HTN - CORRECT ANSWER - Mostly asymptomatic!
Headache***
Blurred vision***
unsteadiness or loss of balance
depression
epistaxis
dizziness


True/False: Weight should be maintained at 18.5-24.9 for a hypertensive pt. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True



List foods in a DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER - increase:
fruits
vegetables
whole grains
fiber
nuts