(Solved) Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3 Questions and Answers (Grade A+ 2022)
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L
{{Ans- Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is
Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what?
{{Ans- Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find?
{{Ans- pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is CORRECT?
{{Ans- Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is:
{{Ans- 0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other pulmonary
disease
{{Ans- Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:
{{Ans- Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal:
, {{Ans- Low cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin
{{Ans- Protamine Sulfate
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube placement includes:
{{Ans- CO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed?
{{Ans- Central Line
What is the normal range for CVP?
{{Ans- 2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because:
{{Ans- Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of MI and
CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follows:
HR 110
NSR
BP 160/73
R 28
O2 92%
Ventilator FiO2 60%
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L
{{Ans- Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is
Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what?
{{Ans- Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find?
{{Ans- pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is CORRECT?
{{Ans- Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is:
{{Ans- 0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other pulmonary
disease
{{Ans- Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:
{{Ans- Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal:
, {{Ans- Low cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin
{{Ans- Protamine Sulfate
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube placement includes:
{{Ans- CO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed?
{{Ans- Central Line
What is the normal range for CVP?
{{Ans- 2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because:
{{Ans- Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of MI and
CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follows:
HR 110
NSR
BP 160/73
R 28
O2 92%
Ventilator FiO2 60%
