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Prepare yourself to take this hypertension nursing quiz that we have brought here for you. Hypertension is defined or known as an intermittent or sustained systolic BP of 140 mm Hg or even higher or a diastolic BP of 90 mm Hg or higher. It comes as essential or primary hypertension; no cause is identified in this or as secondary hypertension in which high BP is the result of a specific condition or medication. Let's test your knowledge now!

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Hypertension Nursing Quiz Questions And Answers

Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension?

A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension probably exhibits which of the following symptoms?

A female client with a history of pheochromocytoma is admitted to the hospital in an acute hypertensive crisis. To reverse hypertensive crisis caused by pheochromocytoma, nurse Lyka expects to administer:

The client is admitted to the hospital with hypertensive crises. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the nurse should:

The physician orders lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to be administered concomitantly to the client with hypertension. The nurse should:

While a client with hypertension is being assessed, he says to the nurse, “I really don’t know why I am here. I feel fine and haven’t had any symptoms.” The nurse would explain to the client that symptoms of hypertension:

The immediate objective of nursing care for an overweight, mildly hypertensive male client with ureteral colic and hematuria is to decrease:

Norma has started a new drug for hypertension. Thirty minutes after she takes the drug, she develops chest tightness and becomes short of breath and tachypneic. She has a decreased level of consciousness. These signs indicate which of the following conditions?

A client with hypertension ask the nurse which factors can cause blood pressure to drop to normal levels?

Nurse Rose is aware that the statement that best explains why furosemide (Lasix) is administered to treat hypertension is:

A client with chronic schizophrenia who takes neuroleptic medication is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Nursing assessment reveals rigidity, fever, hypertension, and diaphoresis. These findings suggest which life-threatening reaction:

A client is admitted to the hospital. Twelve hours later the nurse observes hand tremors, hyperexicitability, tachycardia, diaphoresis and hypertension. The nurse suspects alcohol withdrawal. The nurse should ask the client:

A client has been diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse priority nursing diagnosis would be:

The client admitted for alcohol detoxification develops increased tremors, irritability, hypertension and fever. The nurse should be alert for impending:

The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates that the client understands his new diet?

The nurse is assessing a multigravida, 36 weeks gestation for symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for:

The nurse is teaching a client with a history of obesity and hypertension regarding dietary requirements during pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?

A client with hypertension has begun an aerobic exercise program. The nurse should tell the client that the recommended exercise regimen should begin slowly and build up to:

Which of the following terms is given to hypertension in which the blood pressure, which is controlled with therapy, becomes uncontrolled (abnormally high) with the discontinuation of therapy?

Officially, hypertension is diagnosed when the patient demonstrates a systolic blood pressure greater than ______ mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure greater than _____ mm Hg over a sustained period.

The nurse teaches the patient which of the following guidelines regarding lifestyle modifications for hypertension?

This hypertension drug is the first choice for diabetic and renal failure pts.

Glenn comes into the ED with olguria. Upon his assessment he says that he is on an antihypertensive. Glenn was outside in the hot sun working in his garden when he became dizzy. His wife found him soaked in sweat. What could have caused Glenn's problem?

Aldactone can cause which of the following side effects?

K sparing diuretic has been prescribed to Lisa. She has been feeling week, tired, and has numbness. Lisa has been eating extra bananas to increase he K because she knows that K sparing diuretics shed K in urine. The nurse responds by saying:

Perry is going on lisinopril. When he asks how it works, the nurse would answer:

Cindy is taking a hypertensive. She has been complaining of feeling light headed and dizzy when she stands up. She has not been tasting food correctly and her UA came back with proteinuria. Further testing showed she has angioedema. What could be causing Cindy's problem?

Steven is taking a anti hypertensive. He takes ibuprofen for knee pain as well. Which ant hypertensive medication should Steven have further education on?

Norvasc is a:

Peggy is switching from lisinopril to norvasc. She understands her new medication when she states:

When taking Atenolol, the nurse knows to hold the medication if:

Alpha blockers work by keeping the hormone _________ from simulating the muscle walls of the small arteries/veins.

Catapres works by:

Hydralazine works on hypertension by:

Direct vasodilators work by peripheral vasodilation. However, the nurse needs to educate their pt by including which of these side effects in their pt education?

How do you prevent from getting high blood pressure

Sodium intake is good to prevent high blood pressure?

Kids,Between the ages of 1 and 10 are the only ones prone to hypertension

How can you prevent high blood pressure?

Which drug is used to treat hypertensive emergencies?

163/112 is considered to be:

134/85 is considered to be:

119/80 is considered to be:

What medication directly dilates the peripheral vesicles?

Primary focus should be reaching systolic blood pressure goal.

What medications should be avoided in pregnant women, especially in the 2nd-3rd trimester. (check all that apply)

Check all of the complications that can result from chronic hypertension

Younger patients are at a higher risk for orthostatic hypotension than Elderly patients

Officially, hypertension is diagnosed when the patient demonstrates a systolic blood pressure greater than __ mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure greater than _ mm Hg over a sustained period.