ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is not generally used as an initial measure
for the treatment of angina pectoris?
a. rest
b. ativan
c. oxygen
d. nitroglycerine
- correct answer ✅b. ativan
The classical ECG change in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a:
a. wide Q wave
b. ST segment elevation
c. prolonged P- interval
d. ST segment depression
- correct answer ✅b. ST segment elevation
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which of the
following?
,ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
a. congestive heart failure
b. pericarditis
c. closed chest injury
d. AMI
- correct answer ✅a. congestive heart failure
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is
to:
a. increase the afterload
b. lower the BUN
c. increase cardiac output
d. decrease fluid volume
- correct answer ✅c. increase cardiac output
In dealing with a severely depressed patient in the ED, the initial
nursing action should be:
a. encouraging the patient to verbalize his/her concerns
b. providing for additional privacy for the patient
,ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
c. restricting visits from the family members
d. facilitating a safe environment for the patient
- correct answer ✅d. facilitating a safe environment for the patient
A 55 year old female comes to the ED with an acute onset of
constant epigastric pain while at a restaurant. She is awake, alert,
and very anxious. The priority for this patient is:
a. obtain an order for an antacid
b. do a 12 lead ECG
c. ask her about previous pain like this
d. obtain a family cardiac history
- correct answer ✅b. do a 12 lead ECG
Mr Seamore, who is able to talk to you, is receiving thrombolytics
(TPA) following an acute CVA. Which of the following would most
likely require stopping the infusion?
a. improvement in motor movement
b. complaint of mild headache
c. an onset of agitation
, ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
d. deterioration in mental status
- correct answer ✅d. deterioration in mental status
The use of an arterial line may be indicated for which of the
following:
a. for monitoring vasopressor use
b. patient is on mechanical ventilation
c. receiving continuous IV fluids
d. for administration of prescribed drugs
- correct answer ✅a. for monitoring vasopressor use
Your patient is admitted to the ED with a prolonged P-R interval.
This indicates:
a. normal sinus node conduction
b. bundle branch block
c. heart block
d. myocardial infarction
- correct answer ✅c. heart block
Answers
Which of the following is not generally used as an initial measure
for the treatment of angina pectoris?
a. rest
b. ativan
c. oxygen
d. nitroglycerine
- correct answer ✅b. ativan
The classical ECG change in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a:
a. wide Q wave
b. ST segment elevation
c. prolonged P- interval
d. ST segment depression
- correct answer ✅b. ST segment elevation
Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which of the
following?
,ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
a. congestive heart failure
b. pericarditis
c. closed chest injury
d. AMI
- correct answer ✅a. congestive heart failure
The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cardiogenic shock is
to:
a. increase the afterload
b. lower the BUN
c. increase cardiac output
d. decrease fluid volume
- correct answer ✅c. increase cardiac output
In dealing with a severely depressed patient in the ED, the initial
nursing action should be:
a. encouraging the patient to verbalize his/her concerns
b. providing for additional privacy for the patient
,ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
c. restricting visits from the family members
d. facilitating a safe environment for the patient
- correct answer ✅d. facilitating a safe environment for the patient
A 55 year old female comes to the ED with an acute onset of
constant epigastric pain while at a restaurant. She is awake, alert,
and very anxious. The priority for this patient is:
a. obtain an order for an antacid
b. do a 12 lead ECG
c. ask her about previous pain like this
d. obtain a family cardiac history
- correct answer ✅b. do a 12 lead ECG
Mr Seamore, who is able to talk to you, is receiving thrombolytics
(TPA) following an acute CVA. Which of the following would most
likely require stopping the infusion?
a. improvement in motor movement
b. complaint of mild headache
c. an onset of agitation
, ENO - Post BKAT Exam Questions And
Answers
d. deterioration in mental status
- correct answer ✅d. deterioration in mental status
The use of an arterial line may be indicated for which of the
following:
a. for monitoring vasopressor use
b. patient is on mechanical ventilation
c. receiving continuous IV fluids
d. for administration of prescribed drugs
- correct answer ✅a. for monitoring vasopressor use
Your patient is admitted to the ED with a prolonged P-R interval.
This indicates:
a. normal sinus node conduction
b. bundle branch block
c. heart block
d. myocardial infarction
- correct answer ✅c. heart block
