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BKAT Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include
which response below?
Answer: Beta Blockers
Question:The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial
infarction is:
Answer: ST segment elevation
Question:Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which
response below?
Answer: CHF
Question:The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is
to:
Answer: Increased CO
Question:You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your
patient with end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
Answer: Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility
Question:In dealing with a depressed pt during the first days post AMI the
most appropriate nursing action would be:
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Answer: Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
Question: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
Question:The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary
artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which position?
Answer: Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
Question:A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space,
right sternal border is called:
Answer: Aortic stenosis
Question:Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning
of an arterial line?
Answer: High to low
Question:After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be
applied to the artery for how long?
Answer: 8-10 minutes
Question:A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Answer: Right atrium
Question:An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Answer: Rt heart failure
BKAT Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include
which response below?
Answer: Beta Blockers
Question:The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial
infarction is:
Answer: ST segment elevation
Question:Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which
response below?
Answer: CHF
Question:The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is
to:
Answer: Increased CO
Question:You receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your
patient with end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
Answer: Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility
Question:In dealing with a depressed pt during the first days post AMI the
most appropriate nursing action would be:
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Answer: Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns
Question: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
Question:The following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary
artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which position?
Answer: Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
Question:A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space,
right sternal border is called:
Answer: Aortic stenosis
Question:Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning
of an arterial line?
Answer: High to low
Question:After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be
applied to the artery for how long?
Answer: 8-10 minutes
Question:A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Answer: Right atrium
Question:An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
Answer: Rt heart failure
