Exam 4 Med-Surg Concepts; Actual Questions and
Answers With Rationales – Galen College Of
Nursing
,1. The nurse has attended a staff education conference about clinical
manifestations of hypertensive crisis, which of the following
manifestations stated by the nurse indicates a need for further
teaching?
A) Carotid bruit
B) Dyspnea
C) Blurred vision
D) Severe headache
Answer: A
Rationale:
Hypertensive crisis presents with symptoms related to acute elevation in
blood pressure such as dyspnea, blurred vision, severe headache,
nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. A carotid bruit is associated with arterial
narrowing and turbulent blood flow, not hypertensive crisis. Selecting
this indicates misunderstanding. Recognizing true symptoms is critical
for timely intervention.
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2. Thenurse is teaching a middle-aged client about lifestyle
modifications for managing hypertension, which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Plan to exercise 3 to 4 days per week for 40 minutes each day.
B) Avoid all physical activity
C) Exercise once weekly
D) Only exercise when symptomatic
Answer: A
, Rationale:
Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure and improves