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NCLEX Cardiovascular Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
After the nurse teaches the patient with stage 1 hypertension about diet modifications that should be implemented, which diet choice indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For the prevention of hypertension, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension(DASH) recommendations include increasing the intake of calcium-rich foods. Caffeine restriction and decreased protein intake are not included in the recommendations. Nuts are high in beneficial nutrients and 4 to 5 servings weekly are recommended in the DASH diet.
Question 2 of 5
A patient comes to the walk-in clinic complaining of frequent headaches. While assessing the patient's vital signs, the nurse notes the BP is 161/101 mm Hg. According to JNC 7, how would this patient's BP be defined if a similar reading were obtained at a subsequent office visit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: JNC 7 defines stage 2 hypertension as a reading 160/100 mm Hg.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding cerebrospinal fluid:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CSF contains very low levels of cholesterol relative to plasma due to the blood-brain barrier's selective permeability.
Question 4 of 5
With respect to splanchnic circulation:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The abdominal viscera receive approximately 30% of cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
Blood pressure is usually expressed in units of millimetres of mercury(mmHg) as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure is typically represented as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure.