BKAT Med-Surg Exam Questions and
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Morphine & Beta Blockers - ANSWER-Initial measures for the treatment of angina
pectoris do not include which response below?
ST segment elevation - ANSWER-The classical ECG change with muscle injury in
acute myocardial infarction is:
Congestive Heart Failure - ANSWER-Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not
occur in which response below?
Increase cardiac output - ANSWER-The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of
cardiogenic shock is to:
Reduced preload and afterload and improves contractility - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Precautions
in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below?
Protected from light - ANSWER-When packing Nitroprusside, it should be:
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns - ANSWER-In dealing with a
depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action
would be:
Change in mental status - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-The following monitor pattern would
indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan Ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic Stenosis - ANSWER-A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal
space, right sternal border is called:
High to low - ANSWER-Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper
functioning of an arterial line?
For the administration of routine drugs - ANSWER-The use of an arterial line may be
indicated for all the following except?
, 5-10 minutes - ANSWER-After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should
be applies to the artery for how long?
Right Atrium - ANSWER-A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Right heart failure - ANSWER-An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Left Vetricle - ANSWER-The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP)
reflects pressure in the:
11-20 - ANSWER-The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
-12 - ANSWER-How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Left ventricular failure - ANSWER-An elevated PAOP may indicate:
Diltiazem/Cardizem - ANSWER-Mr. Adams, a 68 y/o pt., c/o feeling "a little funny in his
chest". His ECG shows Afib/flutter. Which of the following meds could be used to tx his
cardiac rhythm?
Bundle Branch Block (BBB) - ANSWER-A QRS complex wider than 0.12 sec most likely
indicates:
Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis - ANSWER-Special care should be exercised when
administering IV Dopamine because
T Wave - ANSWER-A strong ventricular stimulus is potentially dangerous when it lands
on the
Symptomatic complete heart block - ANSWER-Indication for use of external cardiac
pacemaker includes:
Amiodarone 150mg IV over 10 minutes - ANSWER-Initial drug treatment for sustained
V-Tach when a pulse is present
Hazardous, as the ventricular rate may suddently increase - ANSWER-The cardiac
rhythm of A Flutter is:
Establish Unresponiveness - ANSWER-Upon recognizing V-Fib in an ICU, the next
thing the nurse should do it:
Preparing for transcutaneous pacing - ANSWER-The treatment in an emergency
situation for complete heart block is:
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Morphine & Beta Blockers - ANSWER-Initial measures for the treatment of angina
pectoris do not include which response below?
ST segment elevation - ANSWER-The classical ECG change with muscle injury in
acute myocardial infarction is:
Congestive Heart Failure - ANSWER-Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not
occur in which response below?
Increase cardiac output - ANSWER-The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of
cardiogenic shock is to:
Reduced preload and afterload and improves contractility - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Precautions
in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below?
Protected from light - ANSWER-When packing Nitroprusside, it should be:
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns - ANSWER-In dealing with a
depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action
would be:
Change in mental status - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-The following monitor pattern would
indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan Ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic Stenosis - ANSWER-A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal
space, right sternal border is called:
High to low - ANSWER-Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper
functioning of an arterial line?
For the administration of routine drugs - ANSWER-The use of an arterial line may be
indicated for all the following except?
, 5-10 minutes - ANSWER-After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should
be applies to the artery for how long?
Right Atrium - ANSWER-A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Right heart failure - ANSWER-An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Left Vetricle - ANSWER-The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP)
reflects pressure in the:
11-20 - ANSWER-The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
-12 - ANSWER-How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Left ventricular failure - ANSWER-An elevated PAOP may indicate:
Diltiazem/Cardizem - ANSWER-Mr. Adams, a 68 y/o pt., c/o feeling "a little funny in his
chest". His ECG shows Afib/flutter. Which of the following meds could be used to tx his
cardiac rhythm?
Bundle Branch Block (BBB) - ANSWER-A QRS complex wider than 0.12 sec most likely
indicates:
Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis - ANSWER-Special care should be exercised when
administering IV Dopamine because
T Wave - ANSWER-A strong ventricular stimulus is potentially dangerous when it lands
on the
Symptomatic complete heart block - ANSWER-Indication for use of external cardiac
pacemaker includes:
Amiodarone 150mg IV over 10 minutes - ANSWER-Initial drug treatment for sustained
V-Tach when a pulse is present
Hazardous, as the ventricular rate may suddently increase - ANSWER-The cardiac
rhythm of A Flutter is:
Establish Unresponiveness - ANSWER-Upon recognizing V-Fib in an ICU, the next
thing the nurse should do it:
Preparing for transcutaneous pacing - ANSWER-The treatment in an emergency
situation for complete heart block is:
