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Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions
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Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions
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Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
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Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
