PROPHECY GENERAL ICU RN A V2 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is undergoing a weaning trial from the ventilator.
Fifteen minutes into the trial the patient's heart rate increases to
140 bpm and they start to grab at their oxygen and IV tubing. What
should you do NEXT? Answer: C. Stop weaning and rest the patient
◉ While assessing a patient just admitted to the hospital, he admits
to drinking 12 cans of beer a day, with the last drink being right
before admission. What is the expected onset of delirium tremens?
Answer: Within 48-72 hours
◉ You have administered a pain medication that has a half-life of
120 minutes, onset of action 6 min, tmax of 15 minutes, and is
mostly excreted in the uring. when can the patient expect the
medication to start working Answer: 6 minutes
◉ A lethargic but oriented patient is being admitted for sepsis and
their family member is in the waiting area. Their belonging include a
ring, cell phone, and wallet. The patient asks if they can keep the ring
on and phone at bedside. What is your BEST response? Answer: It is
best if your family takes your belongings.
, ◉ What is a significant complication of imaging studies performed
with iv contrast Answer: Acute kidney injury
◉ What respiratory support would an alert patient with an acute
COPD exacerbatiobn likely receive FIRST? Answer: Bipap
◉ Your intubated and unresponsive patient is scheduled for surgery
in the morning. Who is the most appropriate person to make
decisions for your patient? Answer: The healthcare POA
◉ When administering a titratable infusion what information must
you check on the medication IV bag to confirm the correct dose is
being administered? Answer: Concentration
◉ Your patient has a known baseline heart rate of around 45. The
ECG monitor keeps alarming when the heart rate decreases below
50. Their vital signs are stable. What would you do? Answer: A.
Adjust the alarm parameters
◉ How is dopamine usually administered in the icu when given
intravenously Answer: Titratable continous infusion
◉ Which of the following can be given through an enteral feeding
tube? Answer: Immediate release pills
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is undergoing a weaning trial from the ventilator.
Fifteen minutes into the trial the patient's heart rate increases to
140 bpm and they start to grab at their oxygen and IV tubing. What
should you do NEXT? Answer: C. Stop weaning and rest the patient
◉ While assessing a patient just admitted to the hospital, he admits
to drinking 12 cans of beer a day, with the last drink being right
before admission. What is the expected onset of delirium tremens?
Answer: Within 48-72 hours
◉ You have administered a pain medication that has a half-life of
120 minutes, onset of action 6 min, tmax of 15 minutes, and is
mostly excreted in the uring. when can the patient expect the
medication to start working Answer: 6 minutes
◉ A lethargic but oriented patient is being admitted for sepsis and
their family member is in the waiting area. Their belonging include a
ring, cell phone, and wallet. The patient asks if they can keep the ring
on and phone at bedside. What is your BEST response? Answer: It is
best if your family takes your belongings.
, ◉ What is a significant complication of imaging studies performed
with iv contrast Answer: Acute kidney injury
◉ What respiratory support would an alert patient with an acute
COPD exacerbatiobn likely receive FIRST? Answer: Bipap
◉ Your intubated and unresponsive patient is scheduled for surgery
in the morning. Who is the most appropriate person to make
decisions for your patient? Answer: The healthcare POA
◉ When administering a titratable infusion what information must
you check on the medication IV bag to confirm the correct dose is
being administered? Answer: Concentration
◉ Your patient has a known baseline heart rate of around 45. The
ECG monitor keeps alarming when the heart rate decreases below
50. Their vital signs are stable. What would you do? Answer: A.
Adjust the alarm parameters
◉ How is dopamine usually administered in the icu when given
intravenously Answer: Titratable continous infusion
◉ Which of the following can be given through an enteral feeding
tube? Answer: Immediate release pills
