NCLEX-style Questions on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

NCLEX-style Questions on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

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38 Qs

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NCLEX-style Questions on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

NCLEX-style Questions on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Assessment

Quiz

Science

Professional Development

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS1-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jazzy Jacobs

FREE Resource

38 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nurse is reviewing the classifications of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Which of the following conditions is characterized by hypertension (≥ 140 mmHg systolic or ≥ 90 mmHg diastolic) that occurs BEFORE 20 weeks gestation?

Gestational Hypertension

Preeclampsia

Chronic Hypertension

Eclampsia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A 32-week pregnant client presents with a blood pressure of 145/92 mmHg. She denies proteinuria or any other symptoms. Based on the classification criteria, how would the nurse categorize this condition?

Chronic Hypertension

Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension

Eclampsia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nurse is caring for a client at 28 weeks gestation who has a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg and a urine dipstick reading of +2 protein. The client reports no other symptoms. This presentation is consistent with which hypertensive disorder?

Gestational Hypertension

Preeclampsia

Chronic Hypertension

Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following clients are at an increased risk for developing preeclampsia? (Select all that apply)

A client with a pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) of 32

A client with a history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy

A client pregnant with twins

A client with chronic hypertension

A client who conceived via assisted reproductive technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The root cause of preeclampsia is primarily described as vasospasm. This leads to:

Decreased peripheral resistance

Increased oncotic pressure

Vessel "leakage"

Enhanced cerebral perfusion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A client with preeclampsia complains of a new-onset headache that is not relieved by medication. The nurse understands this symptom is a result of:

Decreased liver perfusion

Decreased cerebral perfusion

Generalized edema

Platelet aggregation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A client with preeclampsia reports severe pain in the right upper quadrant (RUQ). The nurse knows this symptom is related to:

Decreased renal perfusion

Vasospasm

Decreased liver perfusion

Pulmonary edema

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