BKAT Med-Surg Actual Exam Questions And
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Morphine & Beta Blockers
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which
response below?
ST segment elevation
The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is:
Congestive Heart Failure
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
Increase cardiac output
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is to:
Reduced preload and afterload and improves contractility
You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with
end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this treatment regimen affect Cardiac Output?
Alertness to the development of an acute hypertensive episode
Precautions in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below?
,Protected from light
When packing Nitroprusside, it should be:
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
In dealing with a depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most
appropriate nursing action would be:
Change in mental status
Mr. Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs. after an AMI, Which of the
following would most likely require discontinuing the infusion?
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan
Ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic Stenosis
A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal
border is called:
High to low
Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial
line?
For the administration of routine drugs
The use of an arterial line may be indicated for all the following except?
, 5-10 minutes
After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applies to the
artery for how long?
Right Atrium
A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Right heart failure
An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Left Ventricle
The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP) reflects pressure in the:
11-20
The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
-12
How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Left ventricular failure
An elevated PAOP may indicate:
Answers| Updated
Morphine & Beta Blockers
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which
response below?
ST segment elevation
The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is:
Congestive Heart Failure
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
Increase cardiac output
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is to:
Reduced preload and afterload and improves contractility
You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with
end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this treatment regimen affect Cardiac Output?
Alertness to the development of an acute hypertensive episode
Precautions in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below?
,Protected from light
When packing Nitroprusside, it should be:
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
In dealing with a depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most
appropriate nursing action would be:
Change in mental status
Mr. Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs. after an AMI, Which of the
following would most likely require discontinuing the infusion?
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan
Ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic Stenosis
A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal
border is called:
High to low
Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial
line?
For the administration of routine drugs
The use of an arterial line may be indicated for all the following except?
, 5-10 minutes
After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applies to the
artery for how long?
Right Atrium
A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Right heart failure
An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Left Ventricle
The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP) reflects pressure in the:
11-20
The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
-12
How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Left ventricular failure
An elevated PAOP may indicate:
