Prophecy General ICU RN A v2

Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 Common complications of massive transfusions are - ANS Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - ANS Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: - ANS Liver Failure Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - ANS Pneumothorax What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? - ANS Hypoactive bowel sounds Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the following would you suspect. - ANS A)*WRONG* Hypoxemia B) Acute MI C) Panic Attack D) Hypoglycemia The staff nurse asks the nursing assistant to check on a patient. The nursing assistant reports back that the patient is experiencing chest pain and is diaphorectic. Which of the following can the staff nurse delegate to the assistant? - ANS A) *WRONG* Calling the physician B) Gathering vitals and assessing the cause for the change in status C) Informing the charge nurse that a patient needs attention D) Obtaining a medication for the nurse to administer to the patient