Prophecy General ICU RN A v2, Latest
Questions & Answers
Common complications of massive transfusions are - Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel
resection? - Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy
skin. Which of the following would you suspect.
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?
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? - 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 - Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: - D-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to
regulate water balance? - ADH
Which of the following IV sedatives would most likely be ordered for a non-intubated
patient? - Precedex
Your patient is in bed and eating lunch when they begin to cough and gag. Suddenly
they become dyspneic and bradycardic with excessive salivation. What do you suspect
happened? - Aspiration
Which of the following is a response of the cardiovascular system to early sepsis? -
Increased cardiac output and reduced systemic vascular resistance
Which patient would you expect to be extubated? - Patient is awake, follow
commands with RR of 14, FiO2 40%, and PEEP 5
Hypertensive crisis - Nicardipine
Your patient sustained a crushed pelvis in a MVC. You notice a pinkish sediment in
the urinary catheter tubing and decreased urinary output. Which of the following
conditions would you suspect? - Rhabdomyolysis
Which class of drugs should be avoided in patients with asthma? - Beta Blockers
CAM-ICU is a measure for which condition? - Delirium
Questions & Answers
Common complications of massive transfusions are - Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel
resection? - Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy
skin. Which of the following would you suspect.
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?
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? - 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 - Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: - D-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to
regulate water balance? - ADH
Which of the following IV sedatives would most likely be ordered for a non-intubated
patient? - Precedex
Your patient is in bed and eating lunch when they begin to cough and gag. Suddenly
they become dyspneic and bradycardic with excessive salivation. What do you suspect
happened? - Aspiration
Which of the following is a response of the cardiovascular system to early sepsis? -
Increased cardiac output and reduced systemic vascular resistance
Which patient would you expect to be extubated? - Patient is awake, follow
commands with RR of 14, FiO2 40%, and PEEP 5
Hypertensive crisis - Nicardipine
Your patient sustained a crushed pelvis in a MVC. You notice a pinkish sediment in
the urinary catheter tubing and decreased urinary output. Which of the following
conditions would you suspect? - Rhabdomyolysis
Which class of drugs should be avoided in patients with asthma? - Beta Blockers
CAM-ICU is a measure for which condition? - Delirium
