EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ For a patient with septic shock, What would you monitor to
objectively determine the effectiveness and need to titrate a dobutamine
infusion. Answer: ScVo2
⩥ Which of the following actions complies with ventilator acquired
pneumonia (VAP) prevention protocols? Answer: Keep head of bed 30-
45 degrees
⩥ What assessment tool is needed for a patient who has uncomplicated
retrosternal hemorrhage? Answer: Follow up imaging test
⩥ Which condition may cause increased effects from a medication that
is mostly metabolized by the liver? Answer: Hepatitis C
⩥ 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? Answer: Within 24 hours of admission
to the ICU
, ⩥ What order is included in the pre-procedural checklist for patients at
risk for acute kidney injury who are to receive IV contrast? Answer: Pre-
hydration with IV Fluids
⩥ Your patient is intubated with an ETT and sedated without
spontaneous monements when the ventilator alarms with a high-pressure
warning. The ventilator tubing is free and unkinked. What should you do
NEXT? Answer: Provide 100% oxygen and prepare to suction the
patient
⩥ Your postoperative patient suddenly becomes dyspneic, clutches their
chest and their Sp02 drops to 89% the patient has a swollen left calf.
what condition do you suspect? Answer: Pulmonary embolism
⩥ What IV sedative would MOST likely be ordered for a non-intubated
patient? Answer: Dexmedetkomidine (precedex)
⩥ What is the normal cardiovasculat response to early sepsis? Answer:
Increased cardiac output
⩥ You have just received report on Patient A and Patient B. Patient A is
intubated, sedated, and on a vasoactive infusion to keep their BP greater
than 110 mmHg systolic on an arterial line. Patient B was extubated an
hour ago and has a scheduled glucose check due in 1 hour. What is your
PRIORITY action? Answer: Assess Patient B's respiratory status