Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
A patient who has received a maximum dose of nitroglycerin
continues to report chest pain. What is the next medication that
the nurse should administer to the patient?
A. Ticagrelor
B. Morphine sulfate
C. Docusate
D. Esmolol -
correct answer ✅B. Morphine Sulfate
When planning emergent care for a patient with a suspected
myocardial infarction (MI), what should the nurse anticipate
administrating?
A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine
B. Nitroglycerin, lorazepam, oxygen, warfarin
C. Aspirin, nitroprusside, dopamine, oxygen
D. Oxygen, furosemide, nitroglycerin, meperidine -
correct answer ✅A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine
A patient is classified as having stage 2 hypertension on the basis of
the blood pressure recorded. The nurse notes that the primary goal
,Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
of therapy for the patient is to normalize the blood pressure. What
should be the patient's target blood pressure?
A. 130/80
B. less than 120/80
C. 140/90
D. 150/90 -
correct answer ✅B. less than 120/80
The nurse assesses a patient with papillary muscle dysfunction.
Which observation supports the patient's diagnosis?
A. Crackles
B. S3 heart sound
C. Murmur at the cardiac apex
D. Deep sound noted when auscultating at the lower sternal border
-
correct answer ✅C. Murmur at the cardiac apex
Which is a characteristic of a complicated lesion?
A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion
B. Lipid-filled smooth muscle cells
,Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
C. Fibrous plaque formation
D. Transport of lipids into arterial intima -
correct answer ✅A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion
Which statement by an 84-year-old patient with coronary artery
disease (CAD) indicates understanding of discharge teaching about
physical activity?
A. I can stop exercising as soon as my cardiac symptoms disappear
B. I have to exercise for longer periods of time and more vigorously
compared with younger people
C. I should exercise outside all the time to achieve better results
D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise sessions -
correct answer ✅D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise
sessions
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient recovering from a
myocardial infarction (MI). How should resumption of sexual
activity be discussed?
A. Delegated to the HCP
B. Discussed along with other physical activities
C. Avoided because it is embarrassing to the patient
, Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
D. Accomplished by providing the patient with written material -
correct answer ✅B. Discussed along with other physical activities
The nurse provides information to a patient about ways to decrease
risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I will add weightlifting to my daily exercise program
B. I will change my diet to increase my intake of saturated fats
C. I need to switch to smokeless tobacco instead of smoking
cigarettes
D. I will change my lifestyle to alter patterns that add to my stress -
correct answer ✅D. I will change my lifestyle to alter patterns that
add to my stress
The nurse is preparing an initial care plan for a patient that presents
with chest pain. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Monitor the patient's ECG
B. Advising the patient to avoid heavy meals and extreme weather
conditions
C. Encouraging verbalization of feelings, perceptions and fears
Answers
A patient who has received a maximum dose of nitroglycerin
continues to report chest pain. What is the next medication that
the nurse should administer to the patient?
A. Ticagrelor
B. Morphine sulfate
C. Docusate
D. Esmolol -
correct answer ✅B. Morphine Sulfate
When planning emergent care for a patient with a suspected
myocardial infarction (MI), what should the nurse anticipate
administrating?
A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine
B. Nitroglycerin, lorazepam, oxygen, warfarin
C. Aspirin, nitroprusside, dopamine, oxygen
D. Oxygen, furosemide, nitroglycerin, meperidine -
correct answer ✅A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine
A patient is classified as having stage 2 hypertension on the basis of
the blood pressure recorded. The nurse notes that the primary goal
,Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
of therapy for the patient is to normalize the blood pressure. What
should be the patient's target blood pressure?
A. 130/80
B. less than 120/80
C. 140/90
D. 150/90 -
correct answer ✅B. less than 120/80
The nurse assesses a patient with papillary muscle dysfunction.
Which observation supports the patient's diagnosis?
A. Crackles
B. S3 heart sound
C. Murmur at the cardiac apex
D. Deep sound noted when auscultating at the lower sternal border
-
correct answer ✅C. Murmur at the cardiac apex
Which is a characteristic of a complicated lesion?
A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion
B. Lipid-filled smooth muscle cells
,Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
C. Fibrous plaque formation
D. Transport of lipids into arterial intima -
correct answer ✅A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion
Which statement by an 84-year-old patient with coronary artery
disease (CAD) indicates understanding of discharge teaching about
physical activity?
A. I can stop exercising as soon as my cardiac symptoms disappear
B. I have to exercise for longer periods of time and more vigorously
compared with younger people
C. I should exercise outside all the time to achieve better results
D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise sessions -
correct answer ✅D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise
sessions
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient recovering from a
myocardial infarction (MI). How should resumption of sexual
activity be discussed?
A. Delegated to the HCP
B. Discussed along with other physical activities
C. Avoided because it is embarrassing to the patient
, Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
Answers
D. Accomplished by providing the patient with written material -
correct answer ✅B. Discussed along with other physical activities
The nurse provides information to a patient about ways to decrease
risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I will add weightlifting to my daily exercise program
B. I will change my diet to increase my intake of saturated fats
C. I need to switch to smokeless tobacco instead of smoking
cigarettes
D. I will change my lifestyle to alter patterns that add to my stress -
correct answer ✅D. I will change my lifestyle to alter patterns that
add to my stress
The nurse is preparing an initial care plan for a patient that presents
with chest pain. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Monitor the patient's ECG
B. Advising the patient to avoid heavy meals and extreme weather
conditions
C. Encouraging verbalization of feelings, perceptions and fears
