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NURS 5434 HTN FINAL Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following is NOT the role of Angiotensin II? SATA
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Vasodilation
C. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the adrenal glands
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
E. Promotion of Sodium and Water in the kidneys - ANSWER-B. Vasodilation
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
QUESTION: What defines a 'non dipper' in blood pressure monitoring?
A. BP rises > 10% at night
B. BP drops < 10% at night
C. BP stays the same all day
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D. BP drops > 20% during sleep - ANSWER-B. BP drops < 10% at night
Patients who's nighttime BP does not drop by at least 10% compared to daytime readings
QUESTION: What is the expected nighttime BP decrease in a healthy individual?
A. No change
B. Less than 5%
C. About 10-15%
D. More than 25% - ANSWER-C. About 10-15%
QUESTION: Which risk factors for hypertension is considered non modifiable?
A. Obesity
B. Diet
C. Family History
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D. Tobacco use - ANSWER-C. Family history
QUESTION: What is the preferred method of blood pressure measurement in the clinic?
A. Wrist monitor
B. Osillometric upper arm device
C. Finger monitor
D. Digital Smartphone app - ANSWER-B. Osillometric upper arm device
QUESTION: Which of the following is true when it comes to proper blood pressure
measurement techniques?
A. Lower edge 5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 60% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at waist level
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E. Rest for 1 minutes before reading - ANSWER-B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
Corrected statements
A. Lower edge 2.5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 80% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at heart level
E. Rest for 5 minutes before reading
QUESTION: Which of the following home BP readings would be considered Hypertensive?
A. 128/78 mmHg
B. 133/84 mmHg
C. 136/88 mmHg
D. 130/82 mmHg - ANSWER-C. 136/88 mmHg
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NURS 5434 HTN FINAL Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following is NOT the role of Angiotensin II? SATA
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Vasodilation
C. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the adrenal glands
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
E. Promotion of Sodium and Water in the kidneys - ANSWER-B. Vasodilation
D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
QUESTION: What defines a 'non dipper' in blood pressure monitoring?
A. BP rises > 10% at night
B. BP drops < 10% at night
C. BP stays the same all day
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D. BP drops > 20% during sleep - ANSWER-B. BP drops < 10% at night
Patients who's nighttime BP does not drop by at least 10% compared to daytime readings
QUESTION: What is the expected nighttime BP decrease in a healthy individual?
A. No change
B. Less than 5%
C. About 10-15%
D. More than 25% - ANSWER-C. About 10-15%
QUESTION: Which risk factors for hypertension is considered non modifiable?
A. Obesity
B. Diet
C. Family History
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D. Tobacco use - ANSWER-C. Family history
QUESTION: What is the preferred method of blood pressure measurement in the clinic?
A. Wrist monitor
B. Osillometric upper arm device
C. Finger monitor
D. Digital Smartphone app - ANSWER-B. Osillometric upper arm device
QUESTION: Which of the following is true when it comes to proper blood pressure
measurement techniques?
A. Lower edge 5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 60% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at waist level
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E. Rest for 1 minutes before reading - ANSWER-B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
Corrected statements
A. Lower edge 2.5cm above anticubital space
B. Center of the bladder over the brachial artery
C. The bladder must encircle 80% of the arm's circumference
D. Black supported and arm at heart level
E. Rest for 5 minutes before reading
QUESTION: Which of the following home BP readings would be considered Hypertensive?
A. 128/78 mmHg
B. 133/84 mmHg
C. 136/88 mmHg
D. 130/82 mmHg - ANSWER-C. 136/88 mmHg
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