RN A V3 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
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A code is initiated and the second nurse is observed not following ACLS
protocol. What is the BEST action to take? - RIGHT ANSWER -Stop the
nurse immediately and institute ACLS protocol
A lethargic but oriented patient is being admitted for sepsis and their
family member is in the waiting area. Their belonging include a ring, cell
phone, and wallet. The patient asks if they can keep the ring on and
phone at bedside. What is your BEST response? - RIGHT ANSWER -It is
best if your family takes your belongings.
After turning a patient with CVP monitoring what should you do to ensure
accuracy of the CVP reading? - RIGHT ANSWER -Zero the line at
phlebostatic axis
An intubated patient with a GCS of 3 is admitted to the ICU from the ER
after being found down for an unknown amount of time at home. The CT
scan reveals profuse cerebral edema. When is the BEST time to notify
organ donation services? - RIGHT ANSWER -Within 24 hours of
admission to the ICU
, Besides the white blood cells, what laboratory value is used in the
diagnosis of sepsis? - RIGHT ANSWER -Lactic acid
During cardiogenic shock what temporary intervention might be ordered
to improve perfusion until definitive treatment is provided? - RIGHT
ANSWER -Inotropic infusion
During the first hour of tPA infusion, how frequently should you monitor
blood pressure? - RIGHT ANSWER -Every 15 minutes
For a patient with septic shock, What would you monitor to objectively
determine the effectiveness and need to titrate a dobutamine infusion. -
RIGHT ANSWER -ScVo2
How is dopamine usually administered in the ICU when given
intravenously? - RIGHT ANSWER -Titratable continuous infusion
In a patient with septic shock, after fluid administration which of the
following findings is MOST suggestive of the need to start a vasopressor?
- RIGHT ANSWER -Mean arterial pressure 40-50 mmHg
One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up
on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient
who is to be transferred. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How
should you prioritize your time? - RIGHT ANSWER -Give report and ask
the nurses to prepare the patient for transfer.