Sherpath Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: Which condition is characterized by increased pressure within a limited space that
compromises circulation?
A. Sepsis
B. Hypermetabolism
C. Compartment syndrome
D. Venous thromboembolism
Answer: C. Compartment syndrome
Q2: Which intervention would the nurse use to treat hypermetabolism in a patient admitted to
the critical care unit with traumatic injuries?
A. Nasogastric suction
B. Urinary catheter placement
C. Early enteral nutrition
D. Family support
Answer: C. Early enteral nutrition
Q3: Which assessment finding would indicate the development of rhabdomyol- ysis in a patient
with significant musculoskeletal trauma?
A. Dark, tea-colored urine
B. Decreased lactic acid
C. Decreased creatine kinase level
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Dark, tea-colored urine
Q4: Which symptom is associated with transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Fever
B. Hypoxemia
C. Hypotension
D. Missed injury
E. Bilateral infiltrates
Answer: A. Fever
B. Hypoxemia
C. Hypotension
E. Bilateral infiltrates
, Q5: Which factor increases the risk of infection of a traumatic wound with endogenous bacteria?
A. Dirt and grass
B. Microorganisms from wound care
C. Improper personal protective equipment
D. Gastrointestinal perforation
Answer: D. Gastrointestinal perforation
Q6: Which parameter would the nurse assess when determining a trauma pa- tient's risk for
septic shock? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Partial thromboplastin time
B. Albumin level
C. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
D. Injury Severity Score (ISS)
E. Temperature
Answer: B. Albumin level
C. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
D. Injury Severity Score (ISS)
E. Temperature
Q7: The nurse would assess the albumin level when determining the risk for sepsis. Glasgow
Coma Scale (GCS) score The GCS score is incorporated into the scoring when assessing the
risk for septic shock and sepsis. Injury Severity Score (ISS) When assessing the risk for septic
shock and sepsis, the ISS is incorporated into the scoring. Temperature Temperature and
heart rate are important elements to assess when determining risk of sepsis. Which
screening tool would the nurse use to evaluate a patient who is suspected of misusing
alcohol?
A. PHQ-9
B. AUDIT
C. CIWA-Ar
D. CIWA-B
Answer: B. AUDIT
Q8: Which screening tool would the nurse use to evaluate a patient who is suspected of misusing
alcohol?
A. PHQ-9
B. AUDIT
C. CIWA-Ar
D. CIWA-B
Answer: B. AUDIT
Q1: Which condition is characterized by increased pressure within a limited space that
compromises circulation?
A. Sepsis
B. Hypermetabolism
C. Compartment syndrome
D. Venous thromboembolism
Answer: C. Compartment syndrome
Q2: Which intervention would the nurse use to treat hypermetabolism in a patient admitted to
the critical care unit with traumatic injuries?
A. Nasogastric suction
B. Urinary catheter placement
C. Early enteral nutrition
D. Family support
Answer: C. Early enteral nutrition
Q3: Which assessment finding would indicate the development of rhabdomyol- ysis in a patient
with significant musculoskeletal trauma?
A. Dark, tea-colored urine
B. Decreased lactic acid
C. Decreased creatine kinase level
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Dark, tea-colored urine
Q4: Which symptom is associated with transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Fever
B. Hypoxemia
C. Hypotension
D. Missed injury
E. Bilateral infiltrates
Answer: A. Fever
B. Hypoxemia
C. Hypotension
E. Bilateral infiltrates
, Q5: Which factor increases the risk of infection of a traumatic wound with endogenous bacteria?
A. Dirt and grass
B. Microorganisms from wound care
C. Improper personal protective equipment
D. Gastrointestinal perforation
Answer: D. Gastrointestinal perforation
Q6: Which parameter would the nurse assess when determining a trauma pa- tient's risk for
septic shock? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Partial thromboplastin time
B. Albumin level
C. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
D. Injury Severity Score (ISS)
E. Temperature
Answer: B. Albumin level
C. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
D. Injury Severity Score (ISS)
E. Temperature
Q7: The nurse would assess the albumin level when determining the risk for sepsis. Glasgow
Coma Scale (GCS) score The GCS score is incorporated into the scoring when assessing the
risk for septic shock and sepsis. Injury Severity Score (ISS) When assessing the risk for septic
shock and sepsis, the ISS is incorporated into the scoring. Temperature Temperature and
heart rate are important elements to assess when determining risk of sepsis. Which
screening tool would the nurse use to evaluate a patient who is suspected of misusing
alcohol?
A. PHQ-9
B. AUDIT
C. CIWA-Ar
D. CIWA-B
Answer: B. AUDIT
Q8: Which screening tool would the nurse use to evaluate a patient who is suspected of misusing
alcohol?
A. PHQ-9
B. AUDIT
C. CIWA-Ar
D. CIWA-B
Answer: B. AUDIT
