Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 (100% Accurate answers)

Common complications of massive transfusions are correct answers Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L correct answers Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: correct answers Liver Failure Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP correct answers Pneumothorax What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? correct answers Hypoactive bowel sounds Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the following would you suspect. correct answers 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 answers 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 answers 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 answers Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion Screening tests for DIC include: correct answers D-Dimer and FDPs Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water balance? correct answers ADH Which of the following IV sedatives would most likely be ordered for a non-intubated patient? correct answers Precedex