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Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice QuestionsA 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS A. Monitor the patient's ECG
During the 48 hours after a myocardial infarction (MI), a nurse should assign the highest priority to
monitoring the patient for what complication?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Anxiety and fear
C. Metabolic Acidosis
D. Medication side effects - ANS A. Dysrhythmias
A patient experiences anginal pain. What is an appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Place the patient in the recumbent position during the attack
B. Encourage a salt-rich diet to prevent orthostatic hypotension
C. Position the patient upright and administer oxygen
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