BKAT 9R Latest Updated Questions and
Correct Answers 2023-2024
Beta Blockers - ANSWERS-Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not
include which response below?
ST segment elevation - ANSWERS-The classical ECG change with muscle injury in
acute myocardial infarction is:
CHF - ANSWERS-Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which
response below?
Increased CO - ANSWERS-The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic
shock is to:
Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility - ANSWERS-You receive
orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with end-stage
cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns - ANSWERS-In dealing with a
depressed pt during the first days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action would
be:
change in mental status - ANSWERS-Mr Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3
hrs after an AMI. Which of the following would most likely require discontinuing the
infusion?
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge) - ANSWERS-The following monitor pattern would
indicate that the pulmonary artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic stenosis - ANSWERS-A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal
space, right sternal border is called:
High to low - ANSWERS-Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper
functioning of an arterial line?
8-10 minutes - ANSWERS-After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should
be applied to the artery for how long?
Right atrium - ANSWERS-A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Rt heart failure - ANSWERS-An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
, Lt ventricle - ANSWERS-The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP)
reflects pressure in the:
11-20 - ANSWERS-The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
6-12 - ANSWERS-How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Lt ventricular failure - ANSWERS-An elevated PAOP may indicate:
Diltiazem - ANSWERS-Mr Adams, a 68 yo 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?
BBB - ANSWERS-A QRS complex wider that .12 sec most likely indicates:
Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis - ANSWERS-Special care should be exercised when
administering IV Dopamine because
T wave - ANSWERS-A strong ventricular stimulus is potentially dangerous when it lands
on the:
symptomatic complete heart block - ANSWERS-indication for use of external cardiac
pacemaker includes
Amiodorone 150mg IV over 10 min - ANSWERS-Initial drug tx for sustained V tach
when a pulse is present
Hazardous, as the ventricular rate may suddenly increase - ANSWERS-The cardiac
rhythm of A flutter is:
Establish Unresponsiveness - ANSWERS-Upon recognizing V fib in an ICU, the next
thing the nurse should do is:
Preparing for transcutaneous pacing - ANSWERS-The tx in an emergency situation for
complete heart block is:
Amiodarone, Cardizem, Cardioversion - ANSWERS-Your pt has A flutter with a
ventricular response of 150 bpm, therapy for this rhythm includes:
Bradycardia - ANSWERS-Signs of cardiac tamponade do not include which response
below?
150 - ANSWERS-In the pt with V fib, the correct energy setting for the first defibrillation
when using a biphasic defibrillator is how many joules?
Correct Answers 2023-2024
Beta Blockers - ANSWERS-Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not
include which response below?
ST segment elevation - ANSWERS-The classical ECG change with muscle injury in
acute myocardial infarction is:
CHF - ANSWERS-Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which
response below?
Increased CO - ANSWERS-The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic
shock is to:
Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility - ANSWERS-You receive
orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with end-stage
cardiomyopathy. How will this tx regimen affect CO?
Encourage the patient to ventilate his/her concerns - ANSWERS-In dealing with a
depressed pt during the first days post AMI the most appropriate nursing action would
be:
change in mental status - ANSWERS-Mr Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3
hrs after an AMI. Which of the following would most likely require discontinuing the
infusion?
Pulmonary artery occlusion (wedge) - ANSWERS-The following monitor pattern would
indicate that the pulmonary artery (swan ganz) catheter is in which position?
Aortic stenosis - ANSWERS-A systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal
space, right sternal border is called:
High to low - ANSWERS-Which of the following wave patterns indicates proper
functioning of an arterial line?
8-10 minutes - ANSWERS-After an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should
be applied to the artery for how long?
Right atrium - ANSWERS-A CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the:
Rt heart failure - ANSWERS-An elevated CVP reading may indicate:
, Lt ventricle - ANSWERS-The pulmonary artery occlusive (wedge) pressure (PAOP)
reflects pressure in the:
11-20 - ANSWERS-The normal pulmonary artery pressure is:
6-12 - ANSWERS-How many mmHg is the normal PAOP?
Lt ventricular failure - ANSWERS-An elevated PAOP may indicate:
Diltiazem - ANSWERS-Mr Adams, a 68 yo 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?
BBB - ANSWERS-A QRS complex wider that .12 sec most likely indicates:
Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis - ANSWERS-Special care should be exercised when
administering IV Dopamine because
T wave - ANSWERS-A strong ventricular stimulus is potentially dangerous when it lands
on the:
symptomatic complete heart block - ANSWERS-indication for use of external cardiac
pacemaker includes
Amiodorone 150mg IV over 10 min - ANSWERS-Initial drug tx for sustained V tach
when a pulse is present
Hazardous, as the ventricular rate may suddenly increase - ANSWERS-The cardiac
rhythm of A flutter is:
Establish Unresponsiveness - ANSWERS-Upon recognizing V fib in an ICU, the next
thing the nurse should do is:
Preparing for transcutaneous pacing - ANSWERS-The tx in an emergency situation for
complete heart block is:
Amiodarone, Cardizem, Cardioversion - ANSWERS-Your pt has A flutter with a
ventricular response of 150 bpm, therapy for this rhythm includes:
Bradycardia - ANSWERS-Signs of cardiac tamponade do not include which response
below?
150 - ANSWERS-In the pt with V fib, the correct energy setting for the first defibrillation
when using a biphasic defibrillator is how many joules?
