PROPHECY GENERAL ICU A V3
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and
acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This
compensatory response does what?. Answer: Causes increased rate and
depth of respirations, with longer expiration
● An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of
ABG's would the nurse find?. Answer: pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
● Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about
patient observation is CORRECT?. Answer: Direct observation and vital
signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion
● The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing
symptomatic bradycardia is:. Answer: 0.5 mg IVP
● Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism
who has no other pulmonary disease. Answer: Normal ventilation,
decreased perfusion
, ● The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:. Answer:
Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
● In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements
reveal:. Answer: Low cardiac output/cardiac index
● Antidote to Heparin. Answer: Protamine Sulfate
● The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate
endotracheal tube placement includes:. Answer: CO2 detector, three
point auscultation
● What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and
levophed?. Answer: Central Line
● What is the normal range for CVP?. Answer: 2-8 mm Hg
● Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine
because:. Answer: Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
● You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel
resection. Cardiac history of MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as
follows:
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and
acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This
compensatory response does what?. Answer: Causes increased rate and
depth of respirations, with longer expiration
● An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of
ABG's would the nurse find?. Answer: pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
● Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about
patient observation is CORRECT?. Answer: Direct observation and vital
signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion
● The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing
symptomatic bradycardia is:. Answer: 0.5 mg IVP
● Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism
who has no other pulmonary disease. Answer: Normal ventilation,
decreased perfusion
, ● The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:. Answer:
Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
● In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements
reveal:. Answer: Low cardiac output/cardiac index
● Antidote to Heparin. Answer: Protamine Sulfate
● The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate
endotracheal tube placement includes:. Answer: CO2 detector, three
point auscultation
● What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and
levophed?. Answer: Central Line
● What is the normal range for CVP?. Answer: 2-8 mm Hg
● Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine
because:. Answer: Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
● You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel
resection. Cardiac history of MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as
follows:
