SOPHOS PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ using a biphasic defibrillator, how many joules do you use on the
first debrillation? Answer: 120-200 joules
◉ excessive amount of chest tube drainage during the first hours
following thoracic surgery? Answer: 150cc
◉ EKG changes in hyperkalemia Answer: QRS wide, tall peak T wave
◉ how long should you apply pressure over an arterial Answer: 8-10
minute
◉ central venous pressure directly reflects pressure in the ___
Answer: right atrium
◉ pulmonary artery occlusion [wedge] pressure (PAOP) reflects
pressure in the Answer: L ventricle
◉ elevated CVP may indicate Answer: Left ventricle failure
, ◉ most important nursing step in preventing CLABSI Answer:
handwashing
◉ low volume alarms in the ventilator are caused by Answer: leak,
disconnection, cuff leak, esophageal intubated
◉ high volume alarms on the ventilator are caused by Answer: ETT
obstruction, pulmonary edema tidal volume, decreased lung
compliance
◉ most appropriate nursing action for proper positioning of the ET
tube Answer: auscultate bilaterally
◉ normal ABG ranges (pH, PaCo2, HCO3, pO2) Answer: pH: 7.35-
7.45, PaCo2: 35-45, HCO3: 22-26, pO2: 80-100
◉ how many mm Hg does it take to suction a patient Answer: 120
mmHg
◉ patient with a R anterior chest; you hear diminished breath
sounds on the left posterior base. What could be the cause? Answer:
atelectasis
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ using a biphasic defibrillator, how many joules do you use on the
first debrillation? Answer: 120-200 joules
◉ excessive amount of chest tube drainage during the first hours
following thoracic surgery? Answer: 150cc
◉ EKG changes in hyperkalemia Answer: QRS wide, tall peak T wave
◉ how long should you apply pressure over an arterial Answer: 8-10
minute
◉ central venous pressure directly reflects pressure in the ___
Answer: right atrium
◉ pulmonary artery occlusion [wedge] pressure (PAOP) reflects
pressure in the Answer: L ventricle
◉ elevated CVP may indicate Answer: Left ventricle failure
, ◉ most important nursing step in preventing CLABSI Answer:
handwashing
◉ low volume alarms in the ventilator are caused by Answer: leak,
disconnection, cuff leak, esophageal intubated
◉ high volume alarms on the ventilator are caused by Answer: ETT
obstruction, pulmonary edema tidal volume, decreased lung
compliance
◉ most appropriate nursing action for proper positioning of the ET
tube Answer: auscultate bilaterally
◉ normal ABG ranges (pH, PaCo2, HCO3, pO2) Answer: pH: 7.35-
7.45, PaCo2: 35-45, HCO3: 22-26, pO2: 80-100
◉ how many mm Hg does it take to suction a patient Answer: 120
mmHg
◉ patient with a R anterior chest; you hear diminished breath
sounds on the left posterior base. What could be the cause? Answer:
atelectasis
