Comprehensive Study Guide –
Expert Strategies, Review of Key
Quizzes, and Practice Questions
for Guaranteed Success
This Prophecy General ICU A v3 exam is a computerized nursing assessment
testing critical care knowledge, focusing on priority setting (ABCDE, task
delegation), medication administration, ECG interpretation (hyperkalemia =
peaked T-waves), hemodynamics (tPA BP monitoring), lab values (DIC, D-Dimer),
sepsis management (DKA, antibiotics, cultures), airway/ventilation (trach prep, IV
sedatives like Precedex), and general ICU protocols (patient identification, safety).
It uses situational judgment questions to evaluate a nurse's ability to manage
complex, unstable patients in a critical care setting. (Ultimate Guide for YR.
2026/2027)
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, Quiz_________________?
A code is initiated and the second nurse is observed not following
ACLS protocol. What is the BEST actionsto take? -
Answer☑️
Stop the nurse immediately and institute ACLS protocol
Quiz_________________?
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? -
Answer☑️
It is best if your family takes your belongings.
Quiz_________________?
After turning a patient with CVP monitoring what should you do to
ensure accuracy of the CVP reading? -
Answer☑️
Zero the line at phlebostatic axis
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, Quiz_________________?
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
Quiz_________________?
Besides the white blood cells, what laboratroy value is used in the
diagnosis of sepsis? -
Answer☑️
Lactic acid
Quiz_________________?
During cardiogenic shock what temporary intervention might be
ordered to improve perfusion until definitive treatment is
provided? -
Answer☑️
Inotropic infusion
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