Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3 with
correct answers
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L -
correct answersRespiratory 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? - correct
answersCauses 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? - correct answerspH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - correct answersDirect 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: -
correct answers0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - correct answersNormal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - correct answersEye opening,
verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
, In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - correct
answersLow cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin - correct answersProtamine Sulfate
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube placement
includes: - correct answersCO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed? - correct
answersCentral Line
What is the normal range for CVP? - correct answers2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: - correct
answersInfiltration leads to tissue necrosis
You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of
MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follows:
HR 110
NSR
BP 160/73
R 28
O2 92%
Ventilator FiO2 60%
correct answers
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L -
correct answersRespiratory 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? - correct
answersCauses 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? - correct answerspH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - correct answersDirect 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: -
correct answers0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - correct answersNormal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - correct answersEye opening,
verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
, In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - correct
answersLow cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin - correct answersProtamine Sulfate
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube placement
includes: - correct answersCO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed? - correct
answersCentral Line
What is the normal range for CVP? - correct answers2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: - correct
answersInfiltration leads to tissue necrosis
You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of
MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follows:
HR 110
NSR
BP 160/73
R 28
O2 92%
Ventilator FiO2 60%
