Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 2022 Questions And Answers; Graded A

Common complications of massive transfusions are Correct Ans:- Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L Correct Ans:- Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: Correct Ans:- Liver Failure Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP Correct Ans:- Pneumothorax What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? Correct Ans:- Hypoactive bowel sounds Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the following would you suspect. Correct Ans:- A)*WRONG* Hypoxemia B) Acute MI C) Panic Attack D) Hypoglycemia The staff nurse asks the nursing assistant to check on a patient. The nursing assistant reports back that the patient is experiencing chest pain and is diaphorectic. Which of the following can the staff nurse delegate to the assistant? Correct Ans:- A) *WRONG* Calling the physician B) Gathering vitals and assessing the cause for the change in status C) Informing the charge nurse that a patient needs attention D) Obtaining a medication for the nurse to administer to the patient Your patient returned from PACU after surgery and is very drowsy. She attempts to eat a candy bar and begins to choke. The physician is unable to clear the airway. You would expect to prepare for which of the following. emergency procedures? Correct Ans:- A) *WRONG* Endotracheal Intubation B) Chest tube insertion C) Tracheostomy D) Bronchoscopy The initial insulin therapy for a patient with acute DKA is usually administered by which route Correct Ans:- Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion Screening tests for DIC include: Correct Ans:- D-Dimer and FDPs