Exam 2 Review Questions
1. A patient with cardiac decompensation is receiving an adrenergic agonist
as a continuous infusion. The patient’s blood pressure has increased from
82/50 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg. What is the nurse’s next action? (USLO 1,
2, 3)
a. Assess the blood pressure readings twice a shift.
b. Assess the patient’s ECG and slow infusion.
c. Assess the patient’s respiratory rate and measure ABGs.
d. Assess the patient’s intake and output (I & O).
2. The nurse assesses a patient receiving epinephrine. Which finding will be
of greatest concern to the nurse? (USLO 1, 3)
a. Weak peripheral pulses and decreased heart rate.
b. Stronger peripheral pulses and increased heart rate.
c. Stable blood pressure and increased cardiac output.
d. Heart rate of 95 beats per minute and strong peripheral pulses.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who has been recently diagnosed with
hypertension and is to receive an initial dose of atenolol. What is the
nurse’s primary intervention? (USLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
a. Assess the patient’s heart rate for one full minute.
b. Teach the patient about the use of beta blockers.
