Critical Care Final Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has just been admitted
to the ICU. What initial study should the nurse anticipate in this
patient? -
correct answer ✅Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head
While caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse
assesses an ICP of 22 mmHG and a CPP of 82 mmHg. What is the
best interpretation by the nurse? -
correct answer ✅ICP is high; CPP is normal
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient with a
brain injury. ABG values indicate a PaCO2 of 60 mmHG. The nurse
understands this value to have which effect on cerebral blood flow?
-
correct answer ✅Increased cerebral blood volume due to vessel
dilation
What scale allows for a quick standardized neurological assessment
and aids in determining the severity of a stroke? -
correct answer ✅NIHSS
MAP - ICP = -
correct answer ✅CPP
, Critical Care Final Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Which of the following findings require immediate nursing
interventions in a patient with traumatic brain injury? Select all that
apply.
A. Mean arterial pressure 45 mmHg
B. nonreactive pupils
C. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
D. elevated serum blood alcohol level -
correct answer ✅a, b, c
A patient received altelplase (t-PA) for an ischemic stroke. The nurse
caring for the patient understands that during the first 24 hours
after thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke, the primary goal is
to gain control of the client's: -
correct answer ✅blood pressure
An elderly patient is admittted to the emergency department form
the nursing home with sudden onset of a decrease in level of
consciousness and right-sided paralysis. Head CT reveals a 3 x 2 cm
deep, left hemispheric hemorrhage. The patient is on warfairn for
atrial flutter with an INR of 7.0. What treatment is indicated for
Questions and Answers 2026
A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has just been admitted
to the ICU. What initial study should the nurse anticipate in this
patient? -
correct answer ✅Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head
While caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse
assesses an ICP of 22 mmHG and a CPP of 82 mmHg. What is the
best interpretation by the nurse? -
correct answer ✅ICP is high; CPP is normal
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient with a
brain injury. ABG values indicate a PaCO2 of 60 mmHG. The nurse
understands this value to have which effect on cerebral blood flow?
-
correct answer ✅Increased cerebral blood volume due to vessel
dilation
What scale allows for a quick standardized neurological assessment
and aids in determining the severity of a stroke? -
correct answer ✅NIHSS
MAP - ICP = -
correct answer ✅CPP
, Critical Care Final Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Which of the following findings require immediate nursing
interventions in a patient with traumatic brain injury? Select all that
apply.
A. Mean arterial pressure 45 mmHg
B. nonreactive pupils
C. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
D. elevated serum blood alcohol level -
correct answer ✅a, b, c
A patient received altelplase (t-PA) for an ischemic stroke. The nurse
caring for the patient understands that during the first 24 hours
after thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke, the primary goal is
to gain control of the client's: -
correct answer ✅blood pressure
An elderly patient is admittted to the emergency department form
the nursing home with sudden onset of a decrease in level of
consciousness and right-sided paralysis. Head CT reveals a 3 x 2 cm
deep, left hemispheric hemorrhage. The patient is on warfairn for
atrial flutter with an INR of 7.0. What treatment is indicated for
