NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 18 CARDIVASCULAR DISORDERS

1. Proper blood pressure measurement requires which positioning?. Arm above heart level. Legs crossed. Arm at heart level with legs uncrossed. Patient talking.

2. A blood pressure cuff that is too small will produce: False low reading. False high reading. Accurate reading. No change.

3. According to hypertension guidelines, Stage 1 hypertension begins at: 120/80. 130/80. 140/90. 180/120.

4. A blood pressure of 180/120 mmHg is classified as: Stage 1 hypertension. Stage 2 hypertension. Hypertensive crisis. Elevated BP.

5. Which factor is considered a non-modifiable hypertension risk factor?. High sodium diet. Smoking. Family history. Obesity.

6. Which factor is modifiable for hypertension prevention?. Age. Ethnicity. Diet. Genetics.

7. Chronic hypertension can cause which target organ damage?. Stroke. Kidney failure. Retinopathy. All of the above.

8. The DASH diet emphasizes: High sodium foods. High potassium and fiber intake. High sugar foods. High saturated fat.

9. Which food should be limited in the DASH diet?. Leafy greens. Lean poultry. Processed foods. Whole grains.

10. Hydrochlorothiazide works by: Increasing heart rate. Removing sodium and water. Increasing blood viscosity. Blocking calcium.

11. Which medication class decreases heart rate and cardiac workload?. Beta blockers. ACE inhibitors. Diuretics. Calcium supplements.

12. ACE inhibitors require monitoring for: Dry cough. Hearing loss. Hyperglycemia. Seizures.

13. Calcium channel blockers require avoidance of: Dairy. Grapefruit juice. Salt. Water.

14. Sudden discontinuation of antihypertensives may cause: Bradycardia. Rebound hypertension. Hypoglycemia. Anemia.

15. Orthostatic hypotension occurs when: BP rises when standing. BP drops when standing. HR drops. BP rises when sitting.

16. A patient with BP 85/55 mmHg and cold clammy skin may be experiencing: Hypertension. Shock. Hyperglycemia. Stroke.

17. Magnesium excess may cause: Hypertension. Vasoconstriction. Respiratory depression. Tachycardia.

18. Low magnesium levels may increase risk for: Hypertension. Torsades de Pointes. Bradycardia. Hypotension.

19. A classic sign of fluid volume overload is: Weight loss. Jugular vein distention. Bradycardia. Dry mucous membranes.

20. The gold standard assessment for fluid overload is: Temperature. Daily weights. ECG. Blood glucose.

21. When evaluating blood pressure trends, the nurse should: Focus on one reading. Ignore prior readings. Evaluate the trend over time. Only check diastolic.

22. Hypertensive urgency is defined as: BP 180/120 without organ damage. BP 160/90. Any high BP. Low BP.

23. Hypertensive crisis occurs when: BP high without symptoms. BP high with organ damage. BP normal. HR elevated.

24. In triage prioritization, nurses should evaluate: Lab values only. Symptoms only. Presence of target organ damage. Patient age.

25. A key NCLEX rule for cardiovascular prioritization is: Treat the monitor. Treat the machine. Treat the patient. Ignore symptoms.