PACU RN A V1 EXAM PREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE
◉ All of the infectious agents causing TORCH infections cross the
placenta to the fetus. Answer: TORCH is an acronym for
taxoplasmosis, other infections (such as syphillis), rubella,
cytomegalovirus infection (CMV), and herpes simplex. Which
statement is TRUE regarding TORCH infections during pregnancy?
◉ 1:10,000. Answer: An infant is delivered by emergency cesarean
section for cord prolapse. A quick assessment shows a heart rate of
20-30 beats per minute. The physician orders epinephrine to be
given per ETT. What is the correct concentration of epinephrine to
be administered to an infant?
◉ 4-8 mg/kg/min. Answer: Which of the following dextrose infusion
rates would be appropriate for an infant with documented
hypoglycemia?
◉ Cardiogenic. Answer: Sustained supraventricular tachycardia
(SVT) can cause which form of shock in the newborn?
◉ Beneficence. Answer: A NICU nurse operating in the role of a
patient advocate is an example of
, ◉ 100-120 kcal/kg/day. Answer: A healthy full-term infant would
require how many kcal/day for adequate growth development?
◉ Maternal administration of magnesium sulfate. Answer: Apgar
scoring can be affected by:
◉ Pneumopericardium. Answer: Which of the following is a type of
pulmonary air leak that presents with abrupt hypotension,
bradycardia, and muffled heart sounds?
◉ Parents. Answer: are ultimately responsible for deciding what is
in the best interest of a baby
◉ Erythema toxicum. Answer: Which of the following is a benign
skin rash that may persist for several days, resolves spontaneously,
and characterized by erythematous macules each containing a
central yellow or white papule?
◉ 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L. Answer: Normal serum potassium (K+) level is:
◉ Unilateral swollen scrotum that is bluish red. Answer: Which of
the following findings suggest a surgical emergency?
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE
◉ All of the infectious agents causing TORCH infections cross the
placenta to the fetus. Answer: TORCH is an acronym for
taxoplasmosis, other infections (such as syphillis), rubella,
cytomegalovirus infection (CMV), and herpes simplex. Which
statement is TRUE regarding TORCH infections during pregnancy?
◉ 1:10,000. Answer: An infant is delivered by emergency cesarean
section for cord prolapse. A quick assessment shows a heart rate of
20-30 beats per minute. The physician orders epinephrine to be
given per ETT. What is the correct concentration of epinephrine to
be administered to an infant?
◉ 4-8 mg/kg/min. Answer: Which of the following dextrose infusion
rates would be appropriate for an infant with documented
hypoglycemia?
◉ Cardiogenic. Answer: Sustained supraventricular tachycardia
(SVT) can cause which form of shock in the newborn?
◉ Beneficence. Answer: A NICU nurse operating in the role of a
patient advocate is an example of
, ◉ 100-120 kcal/kg/day. Answer: A healthy full-term infant would
require how many kcal/day for adequate growth development?
◉ Maternal administration of magnesium sulfate. Answer: Apgar
scoring can be affected by:
◉ Pneumopericardium. Answer: Which of the following is a type of
pulmonary air leak that presents with abrupt hypotension,
bradycardia, and muffled heart sounds?
◉ Parents. Answer: are ultimately responsible for deciding what is
in the best interest of a baby
◉ Erythema toxicum. Answer: Which of the following is a benign
skin rash that may persist for several days, resolves spontaneously,
and characterized by erythematous macules each containing a
central yellow or white papule?
◉ 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L. Answer: Normal serum potassium (K+) level is:
◉ Unilateral swollen scrotum that is bluish red. Answer: Which of
the following findings suggest a surgical emergency?
