BKAT MED-SURG EXAM 2024 LATEST EXAM | ALL
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A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal
border is called: - Answer: Aortic Stenosis
Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial
line? - Answer: High to low
The use of an arterial line may be indicated for all the following except? - Answer:
For the administration of routine drugs
After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applies to the artery
for how long? - Answer: 5-10 minutes
A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the: - Answer: Right Atrium
An elevated CVP reading may indicate: - Answer: Right heart failure
The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP) reflects pressure in the: -
Answer: Left Vetricle
The normal pulmonary artery pressure is: - Answer: 11-20
How many mmHg is the normal PAOP? - Answer: -12
An elevated PAOP may indicate: - Answer: Left ventricular failure
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? -
Answer: Diltiazem/Cardizem
A QRS complex wider than 0.12 sec most likely indicates: - Answer: Bundle
Branch Block (BBB)
Special care should be exercised when administering IV Dopamine because -
Answer: Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
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A strong ventricular stimulus is potentially dangerous when it lands on the -
Answer: T Wave
Indication for use of external cardiac pacemaker includes: - Answer: Symptomatic
complete heart block
Initial drug treatment for sustained V-Tach when a pulse is present - Answer:
Amiodarone 150mg IV over 10 minutes
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response
below? - Answer: Morphine & Beta Blockers
The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: -
Answer: ST segment elevation
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below? -
Answer: Congestive Heart Failure
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is to: - Answer:
Increase cardiac output
You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with end-
stage cardiomyopathy. How will this treatment regimen affect Cardiac Output? -
Answer: Reduced preload and afterload and improves contractility
Precautions in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below? -
Answer: Alertness to the development of an acute hypertensive episode
When packing Nitroprusside, it should be: - Answer: Protected from light
In dealing with a depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most
appropriate nursing action would be: - Answer: Encourage the patient to ventilate
his/her concerns
Mr. Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs. after an AMI, Which of the
following would most likely require discontinuing the infusion? - Answer: Change
in mental status
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