BKAT Med-Surg Questions & Answers
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response
below? - ANSWERMorphine & Beta Blockers
AnswerThe classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: -
ANSWERST segment elevation
AnswerElevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
- ANSWERCongestive Heart Failure
AnswerThe major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is to: -
ANSWERIncrease cardiac output
AnswerYou receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with
end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this treatment regimen affect Cardiac Output? -
ANSWERReduced preload and afterload and improves contractility
AnswerPrecautions in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below? -
ANSWERAlertness to the development of an acute hypertensive episode
AnswerWhen packing Nitroprusside, it should be: - ANSWERProtected from light
AnswerIn dealing with a depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most
appropriate nursing action would be: - ANSWEREncourage the patient to ventilate
his/her concerns
AnswerMr. Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs. after an AMI, Which of the
following would most likely require discontinuing the infusion? - ANSWERChange in
mental status
AnswerThe following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan
Ganz) catheter is in which position? - ANSWERPulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
AnswerA systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal
border is called: - ANSWERAortic Stenosis
AnswerWhich of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial
line? - ANSWERHigh to low
AnswerThe use of an arterial line may be indicated for all the following except? -
ANSWERFor the administration of routine drugs
, AnswerAfter an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applies to the
artery for how long? - ANSWER5-10 minutes
AnswerA CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the: - ANSWERRight Atrium
AnswerIn the pt. with V-Fib, the correct energy setting for the first defibrillation when
using a biphasic defibrillatior is how many joules? - ANSWER150
AnswerIn the pt. with V-Fib, the correct energy settings for the first defibrillation when
using a monophasic defibrillator is how many joules? - ANSWER350
AnswerA pt. becomes apneic and pulseless. The monitor shows systole. The drug that
would most likely be used initially is: - ANSWEREpinephrine
AnswerAntidote for Heparin - ANSWERProtamine Sulfate
AnswerAntidote for Warfarin - ANSWERVitamin K
AnswerMost important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: -
ANSWERThorough handwashing
AnswerAn excessive amount of chest tube drainage in the first few hours following
thoracic surgery in how many mL's/hr? - ANSWER150
AnswerA routine check of your patient's blood gas values shows a pH of 7.40, pO2 of
98 mmHg, pCO2 of 38 mmHg, and HCO2 of 25 mEq. These results reflect: -
ANSWERNormal Values
AnswerBefore suctioning a pt., you adjust the vacuum pressure so that it is: -
ANSWER120 mmHg of pressure
AnswerPost op pt. has a left anterior chest tube. When you auscultate the lung fields
bilaterally, you hear diminished breath sounds in the right posterior bases. this would
most likely be due to: - ANSWERAtelectasis
AnswerYour pt. is on a ventilator. The low volume alarm sounds. This may be due to: -
ANSWERDisconnected tubing
AnswerTo assess for proper positioning of an endotracheal tube, the most appropriate
nursing action would be to" - ANSWERListen for bilateral breath sounds
AnswerMr. Ray has an endotracheal tube. While you are making rounds, you ask his
breathing is okay. In an audible ton, he sys "yes". You should first: - ANSWERCheck
the functioning of the cuff
Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response
below? - ANSWERMorphine & Beta Blockers
AnswerThe classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: -
ANSWERST segment elevation
AnswerElevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below?
- ANSWERCongestive Heart Failure
AnswerThe major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is to: -
ANSWERIncrease cardiac output
AnswerYou receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine in your patient with
end-stage cardiomyopathy. How will this treatment regimen affect Cardiac Output? -
ANSWERReduced preload and afterload and improves contractility
AnswerPrecautions in using IV nitroprusside is not included in which response below? -
ANSWERAlertness to the development of an acute hypertensive episode
AnswerWhen packing Nitroprusside, it should be: - ANSWERProtected from light
AnswerIn dealing with a depressed pt. during the 1st few days post AMI the most
appropriate nursing action would be: - ANSWEREncourage the patient to ventilate
his/her concerns
AnswerMr. Seamore is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hrs. after an AMI, Which of the
following would most likely require discontinuing the infusion? - ANSWERChange in
mental status
AnswerThe following monitor pattern would indicate that the pulmonary artery (Swan
Ganz) catheter is in which position? - ANSWERPulmonary artery occlusion (wedge)
AnswerA systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal
border is called: - ANSWERAortic Stenosis
AnswerWhich of the following wave patterns indicates proper functioning of an arterial
line? - ANSWERHigh to low
AnswerThe use of an arterial line may be indicated for all the following except? -
ANSWERFor the administration of routine drugs
, AnswerAfter an arterial catheter is removed, direct pressure should be applies to the
artery for how long? - ANSWER5-10 minutes
AnswerA CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the: - ANSWERRight Atrium
AnswerIn the pt. with V-Fib, the correct energy setting for the first defibrillation when
using a biphasic defibrillatior is how many joules? - ANSWER150
AnswerIn the pt. with V-Fib, the correct energy settings for the first defibrillation when
using a monophasic defibrillator is how many joules? - ANSWER350
AnswerA pt. becomes apneic and pulseless. The monitor shows systole. The drug that
would most likely be used initially is: - ANSWEREpinephrine
AnswerAntidote for Heparin - ANSWERProtamine Sulfate
AnswerAntidote for Warfarin - ANSWERVitamin K
AnswerMost important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: -
ANSWERThorough handwashing
AnswerAn excessive amount of chest tube drainage in the first few hours following
thoracic surgery in how many mL's/hr? - ANSWER150
AnswerA routine check of your patient's blood gas values shows a pH of 7.40, pO2 of
98 mmHg, pCO2 of 38 mmHg, and HCO2 of 25 mEq. These results reflect: -
ANSWERNormal Values
AnswerBefore suctioning a pt., you adjust the vacuum pressure so that it is: -
ANSWER120 mmHg of pressure
AnswerPost op pt. has a left anterior chest tube. When you auscultate the lung fields
bilaterally, you hear diminished breath sounds in the right posterior bases. this would
most likely be due to: - ANSWERAtelectasis
AnswerYour pt. is on a ventilator. The low volume alarm sounds. This may be due to: -
ANSWERDisconnected tubing
AnswerTo assess for proper positioning of an endotracheal tube, the most appropriate
nursing action would be to" - ANSWERListen for bilateral breath sounds
AnswerMr. Ray has an endotracheal tube. While you are making rounds, you ask his
breathing is okay. In an audible ton, he sys "yes". You should first: - ANSWERCheck
the functioning of the cuff
