PROPHECY SURGICAL ICU EXAM A V3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Kindly explain the irregularity in the acid-base: ANSWER: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 =
24 mm Hg, and HCO3 = 23 mEq/L pulmonary alkalosis
Severe dehydration and acidosis are the causes of DKA symptoms. Kussmaul's
breathing is one of the manifestations. What does this compensatory ANSWER
accomplish? ANSWER causes prolonged expiration times and an increase in
breathing depth and rate.
An adult female patient with metabolic acidosis is brought in. Which ABGs
might the nurse discover? ANSWER pH = 7.30, HCO3 = 18, and PCO2 = 36
Which information about patient observation is CORRECT in relation to a
patient's blood transfusion? ANSWER Vital signs and direct observation at the
start of the transfusion and at regular intervals throughout
For a conscious adult with bradycardia symptoms, the starting dose of atropine
is: ANSWER 0.5 mg IVP
Perfusion and ventilation V/Q scan of a pulmonary embolism patient without
any other pulmonary conditions - ANSWER Reduced perfusion and normal
ventilation
What three areas are measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)? ANSWER
Opening of the eyes, reaction to pain verbally, reaction to pain motorly
Hemodynamic assessments in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) show:
ANSWER Low cardiac index and cardiac output
Heparin Counteragent: ANSWER Protamine Sulfate
The ANSWER CO2 detector and three-point auscultation are the MOST
APPROPRIATE techniques to first confirm proper endotracheal tube insertion.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Kindly explain the irregularity in the acid-base: ANSWER: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 =
24 mm Hg, and HCO3 = 23 mEq/L pulmonary alkalosis
Severe dehydration and acidosis are the causes of DKA symptoms. Kussmaul's
breathing is one of the manifestations. What does this compensatory ANSWER
accomplish? ANSWER causes prolonged expiration times and an increase in
breathing depth and rate.
An adult female patient with metabolic acidosis is brought in. Which ABGs
might the nurse discover? ANSWER pH = 7.30, HCO3 = 18, and PCO2 = 36
Which information about patient observation is CORRECT in relation to a
patient's blood transfusion? ANSWER Vital signs and direct observation at the
start of the transfusion and at regular intervals throughout
For a conscious adult with bradycardia symptoms, the starting dose of atropine
is: ANSWER 0.5 mg IVP
Perfusion and ventilation V/Q scan of a pulmonary embolism patient without
any other pulmonary conditions - ANSWER Reduced perfusion and normal
ventilation
What three areas are measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)? ANSWER
Opening of the eyes, reaction to pain verbally, reaction to pain motorly
Hemodynamic assessments in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) show:
ANSWER Low cardiac index and cardiac output
Heparin Counteragent: ANSWER Protamine Sulfate
The ANSWER CO2 detector and three-point auscultation are the MOST
APPROPRIATE techniques to first confirm proper endotracheal tube insertion.
