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

Answer

A systolic of 158 (≥140) and diastolic of 92 (≥90) both meet Stage 2 hypertension criteria per AHA 2017 guidelines.

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'

Answer

Hypertension is frequently asymptomatic, which is why it often goes undetected — when symptoms do occur they may include headache and dizziness but are non-specific.

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

Answer

Blood pressure should be measured after the patient has rested quietly for at least 5 minutes, in a seated position with the arm supported at heart level, for the most accurate reading.

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

The blood pressure cuff is placed on the upper arm (approximately 2 cm above the antecubital fossa) with the artery marker directly over the brachial artery for accurate measurement.

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

Answer

A blood pressure of 182/108 with severe headache is a possible hypertensive urgency/emergency and requires immediate nursing notification without delay.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 17 2