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MIDTERM EXAM: NR572 / NR 572 (LATEST UPDATE
2025) ADVANCED ACUTE CARE MANAGEMENT |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE
A - CHAMBERLAIN
What are the things to look for prior to extubation?
.....ANSWER.....Resolved original problem, RSBI, mentation,
strength assessment, fiO2 < 40% and PEEP <5
treatment of sepsis .....ANSWER.....Serum lactate
BC x2 sets
Broad spectrum Antbx until cultures are back
Fluid administration of crystalloids 30mL/kg
*pressure utilization if MAP <65
Treatment of beta blocker overdose .....ANSWER.....Saline,
atropine, glucagon
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Treatment of Tylenol overdose .....ANSWER.....Activate charcoal
within 1 hour of ingestion.
N-acetylcysteine
Indications for ICD placement .....ANSWER.....VT or VF
Ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Syncope
Cardiac sarcoidosis
Long QT syndrome
LVEF <35%
Brugada syndrome
Indications for AV fistula .....ANSWER.....Long term dialysis is
required
MIDTERM EXAM: NR572 / NR 572 (LATEST UPDATE
2025) ADVANCED ACUTE CARE MANAGEMENT |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE
A - CHAMBERLAIN
What are the things to look for prior to extubation?
.....ANSWER.....Resolved original problem, RSBI, mentation,
strength assessment, fiO2 < 40% and PEEP <5
treatment of sepsis .....ANSWER.....Serum lactate
BC x2 sets
Broad spectrum Antbx until cultures are back
Fluid administration of crystalloids 30mL/kg
*pressure utilization if MAP <65
Treatment of beta blocker overdose .....ANSWER.....Saline,
atropine, glucagon
, Page 2 of 10
Treatment of Tylenol overdose .....ANSWER.....Activate charcoal
within 1 hour of ingestion.
N-acetylcysteine
Indications for ICD placement .....ANSWER.....VT or VF
Ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Syncope
Cardiac sarcoidosis
Long QT syndrome
LVEF <35%
Brugada syndrome
Indications for AV fistula .....ANSWER.....Long term dialysis is
required
