Med-surg 2 Cardiac Exam Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+

Med-surg 2 Cardiac Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+

What should an order for a titration of IV medications include? (6) - CORRECT
ANSWER-- drug

- dose

- route

- parameters for titration (ex: lab values, MAP, SBP)

- how much to change the dose by (when needed)

- how often to check for dose changes



What does a pressure transducer measure? How? - CORRECT ANSWER-it
invasively measures blood pressure from an arterial line



Between a manual blood pressure measurement and measuring blood pressure
via arterial line, which tends to be higher? - CORRECT ANSWER-The arterial
line blood pressure



What is pulse pressure equal to? What does a narrowing pulse pressure indicate?
- CORRECT ANSWER-SBP - DBP

, decreased CO



List priority assessments following an ICD/pacemaker placement (7) - CORRECT
ANSWER-- hemorrhage

- infection

- respiratory issues (incorrect placement)

- presence of hiccups (incorrect placement)

- ekg spikes

- decreased CO

- NV status



What is the titration of a heparin drip based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-PTT and
aPTT values



What should be checked prior to the administration of digoxin? Why? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Apical HR should be > 60 bpm because digoxin slows the

heart rate



What is a symptom of digoxin toxicity? What is the antidote? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- yellow halo lights