Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions
with correct answers 2026
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-answers--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-answers--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-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-answers--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-answers--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
C.-Fibrous-plaque-formation
D.-Transport-of-lipids-into-arterial-intima---correct-answers--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-answers--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
D.-Accomplished-by-providing-the-patient-with-written-material---correct-answers--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-answers--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
D.-Discuss-the-losses-associated-with-chronic-illness---correct-answers--A.-Monitor-the-
patient's-ECG
with correct answers 2026
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-answers--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-answers--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-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-answers--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-answers--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
C.-Fibrous-plaque-formation
D.-Transport-of-lipids-into-arterial-intima---correct-answers--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-answers--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
D.-Accomplished-by-providing-the-patient-with-written-material---correct-answers--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-answers--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
D.-Discuss-the-losses-associated-with-chronic-illness---correct-answers--A.-Monitor-the-
patient's-ECG
