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ANSWERS 2023/2024
Common complications of massive transfusions are - Answer--Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - Answer--Metabolic Acidosis
Your patient is taking the following medications: Zoloft, Lanoxin, Protonix, lasix, and coumadin. Which
medication would you hold for a blood pressure of 80/50? - Answer--Lasix
A patient was admitted with a hemoglobin of 6, hematocrit of 25, has clammy skin, confusion, and
agitation, BP 80/40, HR 145. What type of shock is this? - Answer--Hypovolemic
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - Answer--Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - Answer--Pneumothorax
, What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? - Answer--
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the
following would you suspect. - Answer--A)*WRONG* Hypoxemia
B) Acute MI
C) Panic Attack
D) Hypoglycemia
Which class of drugs should be avoided in patients with asthma? - Answer--Beta Blockers
CAM-ICU is a measure for which condition? - Answer--Delirium
Which of the following drugs would you expect to administer in a patient diagnosed with myasthenia
gravis? - Answer--Mestinon
ABG pH 7.56, paCO2 24 mmHG, HCO3 23 mEq/L - Answer--Respiratory Alkalosis
When assessing a chest tube, which of the following indicates a possible air leak - Answer--Excessive
bubbling in the water chamber
Which of the following medications improves contractility, increases stroke volume, and increases
cardiac output? - Answer--Dobutamine
Muffled heart sounds would indicate what condition? - Answer--Cardiac tamponade
Pain assessment in an unconscious patient - Answer--Requires astute assessment skills using multiple
approaches