BKAT MED-SURG FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ RN Residency Programs.
Answer: Accelerates nursing competencies with in depth experiences,
education, and support for new graduates
◍ Academic-Practice Gap.
Answer: Discrepancy between education and clinical practice.
◍ ADPIE.
Answer: Assess- gather data (VS, Hx etc)Diagnose-identifying
problemPlaning- set goals and outcomesImplement-carry out
careEvaluate-check if goals met
◍ Assess stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Collect data about the patient (subjective + objective), such as VS,
Hx, lab results, physical assessment.
◍ Nursing Diagnosis stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Identify actual or potential health problems.
◍ Planning stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Preparing, working with the client, developing patient-centered
care, and setting mutual goals.
◍ Implementation stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Put the plan into action—carry out interventions (teaching,
administering meds, treatments, coordinating care).
◍ Nitroprusside purpose.
Answer: decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload)
,◍ Evaluation stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Determine if the interventions worked; if not, revise the
plan.*should have measurable goals
◍ Dobutamine mechanism of action.
Answer: contractility
◍ Effective communication with healthcare members.
Answer: SBAR Situation- say whats happening (what's happening at the
moment)Background- Back it up with content (HX, allergies, Status code,
meds)Assessment Analyze the issue (what the problem actually is ex:
diminish lung soundsRecommendation- request what's needed ex: nebulizer
◍ 5 Rights of safe medication administration.
Answer: Right patient, Right medication, Right dose, Right route, Right
time.
◍ Additional Rights of safe medication administration.
Answer: Right to refuse, Right documentation.
◍ Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose".
Answer: 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion
◍ Dopamine at a mid-range dose.
Answer: 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate
◍ Dopamine at a high-range dose.
Answer: greater than 10mcg/kg/minvasoconstriction and increases BP
◍ Dopamine and Levophed infiltration.
Answer: leads to tissue necrosis
◍ Patient identifiers.
Answer: Name and Date of Birth (DOB).
◍ Dopamine antidote.
Answer: regitine (phentolamine)
◍ Importance of medication verification.
, Answer: To ensure safe administration, check contraindications, and verify
allergies—even if you don't know the drug.
◍ QSEN competencies and safety.
Answer: Quality, Safety, Education for Nursing They ensure critical
thinking and safe practice in patient care, especially with medication
administration and communication.
◍ TpA monitor for.
Answer: bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
◍ diltiazem (cardizem) works by?.
Answer: (calcium channel blocker) slows ventricular rate by slowing
conduction through the SA and AV node
◍ Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Answer: decreasing hospital readmissions to decrease costs by increase and
improve patient outcomes.
◍ Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic.
Answer: hypotension
◍ Cost-effectiveness of outpatient treatment.
Answer: Spending money upfront for outpatient care prevents costly
hospital readmissions.
◍ Intradisciplinary.
Answer: The same role or same profession (Nurse to Nurse).
◍ Interdisciplinary or interprofessional.
Answer: Collaboration between different professions.
◍ Healthcare team.
Answer: Including all professional elements and the nurse.
◍ diltazem is used for patients with.
Answer: a-fib or a-flutter
◍ Role of RN BESIDES direct care.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ RN Residency Programs.
Answer: Accelerates nursing competencies with in depth experiences,
education, and support for new graduates
◍ Academic-Practice Gap.
Answer: Discrepancy between education and clinical practice.
◍ ADPIE.
Answer: Assess- gather data (VS, Hx etc)Diagnose-identifying
problemPlaning- set goals and outcomesImplement-carry out
careEvaluate-check if goals met
◍ Assess stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Collect data about the patient (subjective + objective), such as VS,
Hx, lab results, physical assessment.
◍ Nursing Diagnosis stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Identify actual or potential health problems.
◍ Planning stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Preparing, working with the client, developing patient-centered
care, and setting mutual goals.
◍ Implementation stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Put the plan into action—carry out interventions (teaching,
administering meds, treatments, coordinating care).
◍ Nitroprusside purpose.
Answer: decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload)
,◍ Evaluation stage of ADPIE.
Answer: Determine if the interventions worked; if not, revise the
plan.*should have measurable goals
◍ Dobutamine mechanism of action.
Answer: contractility
◍ Effective communication with healthcare members.
Answer: SBAR Situation- say whats happening (what's happening at the
moment)Background- Back it up with content (HX, allergies, Status code,
meds)Assessment Analyze the issue (what the problem actually is ex:
diminish lung soundsRecommendation- request what's needed ex: nebulizer
◍ 5 Rights of safe medication administration.
Answer: Right patient, Right medication, Right dose, Right route, Right
time.
◍ Additional Rights of safe medication administration.
Answer: Right to refuse, Right documentation.
◍ Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose".
Answer: 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion
◍ Dopamine at a mid-range dose.
Answer: 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate
◍ Dopamine at a high-range dose.
Answer: greater than 10mcg/kg/minvasoconstriction and increases BP
◍ Dopamine and Levophed infiltration.
Answer: leads to tissue necrosis
◍ Patient identifiers.
Answer: Name and Date of Birth (DOB).
◍ Dopamine antidote.
Answer: regitine (phentolamine)
◍ Importance of medication verification.
, Answer: To ensure safe administration, check contraindications, and verify
allergies—even if you don't know the drug.
◍ QSEN competencies and safety.
Answer: Quality, Safety, Education for Nursing They ensure critical
thinking and safe practice in patient care, especially with medication
administration and communication.
◍ TpA monitor for.
Answer: bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
◍ diltiazem (cardizem) works by?.
Answer: (calcium channel blocker) slows ventricular rate by slowing
conduction through the SA and AV node
◍ Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Answer: decreasing hospital readmissions to decrease costs by increase and
improve patient outcomes.
◍ Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic.
Answer: hypotension
◍ Cost-effectiveness of outpatient treatment.
Answer: Spending money upfront for outpatient care prevents costly
hospital readmissions.
◍ Intradisciplinary.
Answer: The same role or same profession (Nurse to Nurse).
◍ Interdisciplinary or interprofessional.
Answer: Collaboration between different professions.
◍ Healthcare team.
Answer: Including all professional elements and the nurse.
◍ diltazem is used for patients with.
Answer: a-fib or a-flutter
◍ Role of RN BESIDES direct care.
