BKAT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nitroprusside purpose - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP...

BKAT Basic Review Exam Study Set Q&A Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER-1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks 2) 6+ wet diapers/day Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production 2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's body; norm...

BKAT 9r Questions and Answers Latest Adenosine, when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia Adenosine, what is the effect - CORRECT ANSWER-slows the heart adenosine what is the dosage given - CORRECT ANSWER-6mg IV push rapidly followed by 20mls of NS. Adenosine what if the patient does not respond to the 6mg - CORRECT ANSWER-if no response in 1-2 min give 12 mg and flush. may repeat. Amiodarone what is the effect - CORRECT ANSWER-slowing the heart Amioda...

Study Guide for BKAT 9R Real Exam Classic EKG changes you expect to find in an acute myocardial infarction include: A. Frequent PVCs B. Wide Q Waves C. ST segment elevations D. Narrow PR intervals - CORRECT ANSWERYou have a patient with end-stage cardiomyopathy and receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine. What effects do you expect to see in your patient's cardiac output? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces preload and afterload, and improves contractility Your patient just arriv...

BKAT 9R review study guide final exam Upon recognizing ventricular fibrillation in a safe environment, the nurse should then - CORRECT ANSWER-establish unresponsiveness The most important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Thorough handwashing. A routine check of your patient's blood gas values show a pH of 7.40, pO2 of 98mm Hg, pCO2 of 38 mmhg, and HCO3 of 25 mEq. These results reflect - CORRECT ANSWERNormal values Nitropressin and Dobutamin...

BKAT 9R Study Exam with Verified Answers LIS - CORRECT ANSWER-does not control bleeding NG - CORRECT ANSWER-best verified by xray expect to see what in an ex-lap? - CORRECT ANSWER-coffee ground Dilantin crystallizes in what solution? - CORRECT ANSWER-D5% Nitroprusside needs to be packed how? - CORRECT ANSWER-protected from light Cortisone - CORRECT ANSWER-needs to be tapered down to protect renal Digitalis toxicity includes... - CORRECT ANSWER-Nausea, yellow vision, PAT w/ block Lidoca...

BKAT 9R Final Exam (questions and answers) Initial measure for the treatment of angina pectoris does not include which response below? 1. resting 2. beta blockers 3. oxygen 4. nitroglycerine - CORRECT ANSWER-beta blockers The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: 1. presence of a Q wave 2. ST segment elevation 3. myocardial electrical irritability 4. a peaked T wave - CORRECT ANSWER-ST segment elevation Elevated cardiac iso-enzyme generally do...

Adenosine, when is it used? - Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia Adenosine, what is the effect - slows the heart adenosine what is the dosage given - 6mg IV push rapidly followed by 20mls of NS. Adenosine what if the patient does not respond to the 6mg - if no response in 1-2 min give 12 mg and flush. may repeat. Amiodarone what is the effect - slowing the heart Amiodarone, when is it used - V-fib, v tach, atrial tachyarrhythmia's amiodarone what is the dosage given - 150 mg over 10...

BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Nitroprusside purpose CORRECT ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action CORRECT ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" CORRECT ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose CORRECT ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose CORRECT ANSWER greater ...