CNA Basic Nursing Skills 17 2

Question 1

A patient's blood pressure reading is 158/92 mmHg. This value is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

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Normal blood pressure for all adults

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Hypotension requiring emergency intervention

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Stage 1 hypertension

Question 2

Which symptom might a patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) report?

Accepted Answer

Often no symptoms — hypertension is frequently called 'the silent killer'

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Rapid heart rate and palpitations

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Low energy due to decreased heart output

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Constant low-grade fever

Question 3

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, which action will give the MOST accurate reading?

Accepted Answer

Have the patient seated quietly for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement

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Take the reading immediately after the patient has walked briskly to the room

Answer

Wrap the cuff loosely so the patient is more comfortable

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Take the reading with the patient's arm held above their heart level

Question 4

What is the CORRECT placement of the blood pressure cuff on the arm?

Accepted Answer

On the upper arm with the cuff's artery marker positioned over the brachial artery

Answer

Wrapped around the wrist, over the radial pulse

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Just below the elbow crease over the antecubital fossa

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On the lower arm between the wrist and elbow

Question 5

A CNA takes a patient's blood pressure and gets 182/108 mmHg. The patient reports a severe headache. What should the CNA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the charge nurse with both the reading and the symptom

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Reassure the patient the reading is probably an error and retake it

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Administer the patient's usual antihypertensive medication from the medication cart

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Ask the patient to lie down and check again in 30 minutes

Question 6

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension that a CNA can support patients in managing?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging daily activity, a low-sodium diet, stress reduction, and medication adherence

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The patient's age and genetic history

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The patient's race and family history of cardiovascular disease

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Pre-existing kidney disease or diabetes