NUR 283 Comp Exam
Comprehensive 160 Study
Questions and Answers |
2026 Updated | 100%
Correct.
, ### Cardiac & Perfusion
| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
| Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with acute myocardial infarction? | Chest pressure
radiating to left arm |
| Which lab value is most specific for myocardial damage? | Troponin |
| The nurse should hold digoxin if which finding is present? | Apical pulse 54 bpm (hold if HR < 60) |
| Which ECG change indicates hypokalemia? | Flattened T waves |
| A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding indicates the medication is
effective? | Decreased crackles in lungs |
| Which two rhythms are classified as shockable during a cardiac arrest? | Ventricular fibrillation and
pulseless ventricular tachycardia |
| What is failure to sense in a pacemaker? | The PM is unable to sense where or when the heart is
depolarizing or repolarizing and delivers spikes at an inappropriate time |
| How is stable Atrial fibrillation treated? | Give an antidysrhythmic (amiodarone) or
Cardizem/Diltiazem; do not defibrillate due to clot risk |
| What is the maximum time elapsed since stroke symptoms started to administer TPA? | 4.5 hours |
| Why is a CT without contrast done when a stroke is suspected? | To look for bleeding; if bleeding is
found, TPA is contraindicated and patient goes to OR |
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### Respiratory & Oxygenation
| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
Comprehensive 160 Study
Questions and Answers |
2026 Updated | 100%
Correct.
, ### Cardiac & Perfusion
| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
| Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with acute myocardial infarction? | Chest pressure
radiating to left arm |
| Which lab value is most specific for myocardial damage? | Troponin |
| The nurse should hold digoxin if which finding is present? | Apical pulse 54 bpm (hold if HR < 60) |
| Which ECG change indicates hypokalemia? | Flattened T waves |
| A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding indicates the medication is
effective? | Decreased crackles in lungs |
| Which two rhythms are classified as shockable during a cardiac arrest? | Ventricular fibrillation and
pulseless ventricular tachycardia |
| What is failure to sense in a pacemaker? | The PM is unable to sense where or when the heart is
depolarizing or repolarizing and delivers spikes at an inappropriate time |
| How is stable Atrial fibrillation treated? | Give an antidysrhythmic (amiodarone) or
Cardizem/Diltiazem; do not defibrillate due to clot risk |
| What is the maximum time elapsed since stroke symptoms started to administer TPA? | 4.5 hours |
| Why is a CT without contrast done when a stroke is suspected? | To look for bleeding; if bleeding is
found, TPA is contraindicated and patient goes to OR |
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### Respiratory & Oxygenation
| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
