BKAT MED-SURG 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary
artery (Swan Ganz) catheter is in which position? Answer:
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
◉ 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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary
artery (Swan Ganz) catheter is in which position? Answer:
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
◉ 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
