Which mechanism increases peripheral vascular resistance and contributes to the development of hypertension?

None of these

Impaired sodium excretion by the kidneys

Parasympathetic system overstimulation

Reduced renin-angiotensin-aldosterone secretion

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. This option is incorrect because impaired sodium excretion by the kidneys does contribute to increased peripheral vascular resistance and hypertension.

B. Impaired sodium excretion by the kidneys can lead to fluid retention, which increases blood volume. This results in increased peripheral vascular resistance, a key factor in the development of hypertension.

C. Overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system typically causes a reduction in heart rate and vasodilation, which would generally lower blood pressure, not contribute to hypertension.

D. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. Reduced secretion of renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone would not contribute to increased peripheral vascular resistance. In fact, these systems typically work to raise blood pressure when needed.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A superficial partial thickness burn affects only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) and causes redness and pain, but it doesn't usually cause blisters.

B. A full-thickness burn involves the destruction of all layers of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and sometimes underlying tissue. This type of burn typically causes a white or charred appearance and may not be painful due to nerve damage.

C. Dermal thickness burn is not a standard classification of burn depth. Burns are typically classified into superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness categories.

D. A deep partial-thickness burn involves damage to both the epidermis and dermis, causing redness, swelling, and blistering. This is the most likely classification for a sunburn with redness and blistering.

A. "We will restrict the amount of salt in our child's food." B. "I will limit my child's fluid intake." C. "I will prepare low-fat meals with limited protein for my child." D. "We will give our child pancreatic enzymes with snacks and meals."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients typically lose more salt through sweat, so they need extra salt in their diet, not a restriction. Restricting salt is not recommended for CF patients.

B. Limiting fluid intake is not appropriate for CF patients, as they often require adequate hydration to help thin mucus and improve respiratory function.

C. CF patients need a high-calorie, high-fat, and high-protein diet to support their increased metabolic demands and to help with nutrient absorption, as they often have malabsorption issues. Low-fat meals are not recommended.

D. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is essential for CF patients because their pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to properly digest food. These enzymes should be taken with meals and snacks to aid digestion and nutrient absorption.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

Which mechanism increases peripheral vascular resistance and contributes to the development of hypertension?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

With burn injuries, it is important to determine the depth of injury. You are in the sun too long without sunscreen and develop redness and blistering on your face, chest, and back. What depth of burn did you experience?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is providing instructions about bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG) for a client who is going to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

What are some of the early signs and symptoms you would expect a person with type 1 diabetes to exhibit?

A patient with type 2 diabetes is more likely than a client with type 1 diabetes to develop which of the following complications?

Which of the following diseases is most likely the cause of your patient's barrel chest?

Which of the following cells is least likely to develop into a neoplasia?

Why is Crohn disease more likely to cause intestinal obstruction than ulcerative colitis?

An imbalance in bone remodeling characteristic of osteoporosis is caused by:

Which diagnostic finding is related to the accumulation of the products of inflammation during typical pneumonia?