ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The initial nursing action should be assessment of the patient's baseline dietary intake through a thorough diet history. The other actions may be appropriate, but assessment of the patient's baseline should occur first.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a new diagnosis of hypertension. How can the nurse best promote the patient's adherence to the prescribed therapeutic regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adherence to the therapeutic regimen increases when patients actively participate in self-care, including self-monitoring of BP and diet. Dire warnings may motivate some patients, but for many patients this is not an appropriate or effective strategy. Screening for vision changes and promoting healthy lifestyle are appropriate nursing actions, but do not necessarily promote adherence to a therapeutic regimen.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is planning an educational campaign addressing hypertension. The nurse should anticipate that the incidence and prevalence of hypertension are likely to be highest among members of what ethnic group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension varies by ethnicity, with Hispanics and African Americans having the highest prevalence at approximately $63 \%$ and $57 \%$, respectively.
Question 4 of 5
Atrial systole:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial systole generates the 'A' wave in the jugular pulse due to atrial contraction.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding blood flow:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Poiseville-Hagen formula describes the relationship between flow, pressure, viscosity, and radius in a tube.