
NCLEX-style Questions on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

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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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