NUR 2502 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE III MDC 3
EXAM 2 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
SOLVED QUESTION SET
◉ What is an example of hypotension? Answer: 90/60 mmHg
◉ What factors can influence elevated blood pressure? Answer: Age,
weight, emotional state, body position, medications, time of day
◉ What is orthostatic hypotension? Answer: A drop in BP when
changing positions
◉ What nursing actions should be taken for orthostatic hypotension?
Answer: Change positions slowly, assess medications, inform provider if
symptomatic, monitor for dizziness or syncope
◉ What can poor perfusion result in? Answer: Hypotension, altered
level of consciousness (LOC), cool extremities
◉ When should certain limbs be avoided for blood pressure
measurement? Answer: In the presence of IV infusions, AV fistula, post-
mastectomy arm, or injury
EXAM 2 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
SOLVED QUESTION SET
◉ What is an example of hypotension? Answer: 90/60 mmHg
◉ What factors can influence elevated blood pressure? Answer: Age,
weight, emotional state, body position, medications, time of day
◉ What is orthostatic hypotension? Answer: A drop in BP when
changing positions
◉ What nursing actions should be taken for orthostatic hypotension?
Answer: Change positions slowly, assess medications, inform provider if
symptomatic, monitor for dizziness or syncope
◉ What can poor perfusion result in? Answer: Hypotension, altered
level of consciousness (LOC), cool extremities
◉ When should certain limbs be avoided for blood pressure
measurement? Answer: In the presence of IV infusions, AV fistula, post-
mastectomy arm, or injury
