HYPERTENSION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
In seeing a client with hypertension, which of the following indicates the urgent need for
treatment? - ANSWER-An older adult with a blood pressure of 178/94 experiencing
chest pain
Which of the following actions will the nurse plan when treating a client with acute
hypertension? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-*Administer prescribed anti-
hypertensive medication
*Offer some anxiety reducing coping mechanisms
*Decrease environmental stimuli
1. Chronic Hypertension
2. Acute Hypertension - ANSWER-1. Family History
Retinopathy
Taking Medication
2. Chest Pain
Traumatic Event
Noisy Environment
a. Level of Action
b. Level of Risk
c. Level of Priority - ANSWER-a1. Immediate
a2. Routine
a3. Immediate
b1. High risk
b2. Low risk
b3. Medium risk
c1. Immediate
c2. Routine
c3. Urgent
The nurse is seeing a client with chronic uncontrolled hypertension. What are some
actions the nurse can take to improve control of their condition? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-*Offer educational material on hypertension for the client to review.
*Refer a case manager to review the client's pharmacy plan.
*Suggest a primary care provider the client can visit.
Match the outcome to measure the nursing diagnosis. - ANSWER-1. Altered perfusion
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
In seeing a client with hypertension, which of the following indicates the urgent need for
treatment? - ANSWER-An older adult with a blood pressure of 178/94 experiencing
chest pain
Which of the following actions will the nurse plan when treating a client with acute
hypertension? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-*Administer prescribed anti-
hypertensive medication
*Offer some anxiety reducing coping mechanisms
*Decrease environmental stimuli
1. Chronic Hypertension
2. Acute Hypertension - ANSWER-1. Family History
Retinopathy
Taking Medication
2. Chest Pain
Traumatic Event
Noisy Environment
a. Level of Action
b. Level of Risk
c. Level of Priority - ANSWER-a1. Immediate
a2. Routine
a3. Immediate
b1. High risk
b2. Low risk
b3. Medium risk
c1. Immediate
c2. Routine
c3. Urgent
The nurse is seeing a client with chronic uncontrolled hypertension. What are some
actions the nurse can take to improve control of their condition? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-*Offer educational material on hypertension for the client to review.
*Refer a case manager to review the client's pharmacy plan.
*Suggest a primary care provider the client can visit.
Match the outcome to measure the nursing diagnosis. - ANSWER-1. Altered perfusion
