PROPHECY SURGICAL ICU EXAM A V3 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L -
(ANSWER)Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? -
(ANSWER)Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? -
(ANSWER)pH = 7.30
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PCO2 = 36
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HCO3 = 18 (*(*
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - (ANSWER)Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent
intervals during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is: -
(ANSWER)0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - (ANSWER)Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - (ANSWER)Eye opening, verbal
response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - (ANSWER)Low
cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin - (ANSWER)Protamine Sulfate
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L -
(ANSWER)Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? -
(ANSWER)Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? -
(ANSWER)pH = 7.30
!@#$$$
PCO2 = 36
$$$%^&
HCO3 = 18 (*(*
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - (ANSWER)Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent
intervals during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is: -
(ANSWER)0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - (ANSWER)Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - (ANSWER)Eye opening, verbal
response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - (ANSWER)Low
cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin - (ANSWER)Protamine Sulfate
