BKAT 9R questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below?
- correct answer Beta Blockers
The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is:
- correct answer ST segment elevation
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
- correct answer CHF
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to:
- correct answer Increased CO
You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with end-stage
cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
- correct answer Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility
In dealing with a depressed pt during the first days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action would
be:
- correct answer Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
Mr Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs after an AMI. Which of the following would most
likely require discontinuing the infusion?
- correct answer change in mental status
, The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which
position?
- correct answer Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border is called:
- correct answer Aortic stenosis
Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial line?
- correct answer High to low
After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applied to the artery for how long?
- correct answer 8-10 minutes
A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
- correct answer Right atrium
An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
- correct answer Rt heart failure
The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP) reflects pressure in the:
- correct answer Lt ventricle
The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
- correct answer 11-20
How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
- correct answer 6-12
An elevated PAOP may indicate:
- correct answer Lt ventricular failure
A+ Grade
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below?
- correct answer Beta Blockers
The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is:
- correct answer ST segment elevation
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
- correct answer CHF
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to:
- correct answer Increased CO
You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with end-stage
cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
- correct answer Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility
In dealing with a depressed pt during the first days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action would
be:
- correct answer Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
Mr Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs after an AMI. Which of the following would most
likely require discontinuing the infusion?
- correct answer change in mental status
, The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which
position?
- correct answer Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border is called:
- correct answer Aortic stenosis
Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial line?
- correct answer High to low
After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applied to the artery for how long?
- correct answer 8-10 minutes
A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
- correct answer Right atrium
An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
- correct answer Rt heart failure
The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP) reflects pressure in the:
- correct answer Lt ventricle
The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
- correct answer 11-20
How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
- correct answer 6-12
An elevated PAOP may indicate:
- correct answer Lt ventricular failure
