Antihypertension Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam ( Version 1 ) 2023) 70 Questions and Verified Answers 1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures p...

Synopsis of the Shadow Health assignment This shadow health assignment was about Mr. Patel, who came into the facility for a follow-up appointment to treat diabetes and hypertension. He felt that he had gained 15 pounds over the past couple of months and complained about feeling fatigued and "blah." He also stated that he feels more anxious about his life and does not feel like his medications have been working. He is currently a student and teaches film at the local college. However, his...

1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures performed in your living will.” d) “A living will can be an oral statement that you agree ...

Synopsis of the Shadow Health assignment This shadow health assignment was about Mr. Patel, who came into the facility for a follow-up appointment to treat diabetes and hypertension. He felt that he had gained 15 pounds over the past couple of months and complained about feeling fatigued and "blah." He also stated that he feels more anxious about his life and does not feel like his medications have been working. He is currently a student and teaches film at the local college. However, his...

Nursing process o The weakness of the nursing process, like the traditional problem-solving model, is in not requiring clearly stated objectives. Goals should be clearly stated in the planning phase of the process, but this step is frequently omitted or obscured.  Role of the nurse as a client advocate Advocacy • Advocacy involves helping others to grow and self-actualize • Nurses must advocate for themselves, clients, subordinates, and their profession • Advocates mus...

NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE PREP CARDIOVASCULAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS You examine a 38 year old woman who has presented for an initial examination and Papanicolaou test. She has no complaint. Her BP is 154/98 mm Hg bilaterally and her BMI is 31 kg/m2. The rest of her physical exam is unremarkable. Your next best action is to: A. initiate antihypertensive therapy B. arrange for at least two additional BP measurements during the next 2 weeks. C. order BUN,...

ATI CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 1 ONLINE PRACTICE A Clinical manifestations of heart failure - cool extremities 6 month infant has bacterial pneumonia. clinical manifestations of b. pneumonia - nasal flaring Acute asthma exacerbation what actions should the nurse take first - apply humidified oxygen with a simple mask Diabetes foot care - ill wash my feet everyday with soap and lukewarm water Decreased urinary output. what findings should be identified as a risk factor for the ...

Adult health 1- PAD, PVD, and venous disorders Questions & Answers What is PVD (peripheral vascular disease)? - ANS-slow and progressive circulation disorder that includes disorders of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. What is PAD? - ANS-thickening of artery walls which results in progressive narrowing of the arteries in the upper and lower extremities. This can result in a number of arterial diseases What are some venous disorders? - ANS-Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) occur...

What is hypertension? - Answer a condition in which blood pressure (BP) in the arterial system is abnormally high Why is hypertension dangerous? - Answer it is one of the leading causes of cerebral strokes, heart attacks, and chronic heart failure (CHF) In chronic heart failure, what does hypertension do? - Answer hypertension causes the left ventricle to hypertrophy, which decreases cardiac function and leads to heart failure What is essential hypertension? - Answer the cause o...

Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - ANSWER-A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose monitoring lo...