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Question 1
A patient admitted to the ICU has been diagnosed with blunt abdominal trauma following an
altercation. Upon assessment, the patient reports severe pain. Further assessment includes
Cullen's sign, Grey Turner's sign, and rigid abdomen despite nasogastric tube placement for
decompression. The patient is most likely experiencing:
CORRECT ANSWER
Hemorrhage
Question 2
A patient is experiencing a cardiogenic shock. The nurse understands the goal of treatment
focuses on increasing the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Cardiac Output
Question 3
The patient diagnosed with acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and experiencing severe
dehydration, sepsis, and pneumonia is now in the polyureic stage of ATN. The most
important nursing action is to:
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor electrolyte levels and signs of fluid depletion
Question 4
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, The mechanically ventilated patient has increased respiratory rate ranging from 12-24 and
oxygen saturation decreased to 90% despite oxygen increase to 100%. The patient
assessment reveals basilar crackles that were not previously present, high peak airway
pressures, and use of accessory muscles. Arterial blood gas reveals pH 7.50, pCO2 32, and
pO2 49. Chest X-ray results are significant for diffuse ground glass opacities. The patient is
likely experiencing:
CORRECT ANSWER
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Question 5
A patient is a victim of a motor vehicle accident and has closed chest trauma. As you assess
your patient, you notice that he has diminished breath sounds. Your patient is most likely
experiencing a:
CORRECT ANSWER
pneumothorax.
Question 6
Which drug is given first to a patient with pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Epinephrine
Question 7
What would be the most effective intervention to be ordered to treat a hemodynamically
unstable patient with third-degree heart block?
CORRECT ANSWER
Transcutaneous pacing
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Question 1
A patient admitted to the ICU has been diagnosed with blunt abdominal trauma following an
altercation. Upon assessment, the patient reports severe pain. Further assessment includes
Cullen's sign, Grey Turner's sign, and rigid abdomen despite nasogastric tube placement for
decompression. The patient is most likely experiencing:
CORRECT ANSWER
Hemorrhage
Question 2
A patient is experiencing a cardiogenic shock. The nurse understands the goal of treatment
focuses on increasing the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Cardiac Output
Question 3
The patient diagnosed with acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and experiencing severe
dehydration, sepsis, and pneumonia is now in the polyureic stage of ATN. The most
important nursing action is to:
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor electrolyte levels and signs of fluid depletion
Question 4
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@THE STUDY VAULT
, The mechanically ventilated patient has increased respiratory rate ranging from 12-24 and
oxygen saturation decreased to 90% despite oxygen increase to 100%. The patient
assessment reveals basilar crackles that were not previously present, high peak airway
pressures, and use of accessory muscles. Arterial blood gas reveals pH 7.50, pCO2 32, and
pO2 49. Chest X-ray results are significant for diffuse ground glass opacities. The patient is
likely experiencing:
CORRECT ANSWER
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Question 5
A patient is a victim of a motor vehicle accident and has closed chest trauma. As you assess
your patient, you notice that he has diminished breath sounds. Your patient is most likely
experiencing a:
CORRECT ANSWER
pneumothorax.
Question 6
Which drug is given first to a patient with pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Epinephrine
Question 7
What would be the most effective intervention to be ordered to treat a hemodynamically
unstable patient with third-degree heart block?
CORRECT ANSWER
Transcutaneous pacing
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