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Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A V3 Latest Actual
Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
With Rationales
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 =
23 mEq/L -correct-answer-Respiratory Alkalosis
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 =
23 mEq/L -correct-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? -correct-answer-Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with
longer expiration
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-answer-Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with
longer expiration
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An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would
the nurse find? -correct-answer-pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
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%
You have had to suction the patient several times d/t large amts of frothy sputum.
Current intake is 2,000mL and output is 300 mL. What should you do? -correct-
answer-Call MD for diuretic
58-year-old male patient is receiving a blood transfusion, 10 minutes after
initiation, the nurse thinks the pt is having an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
because he exhibits the following symptoms: -correct-answer-Chills, back pain,
spiked temperature, nausea
Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A V3 Latest Actual
Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
With Rationales
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 =
23 mEq/L -correct-answer-Respiratory Alkalosis
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 =
23 mEq/L -correct-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? -correct-answer-Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with
longer expiration
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-answer-Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with
longer expiration
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An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would
the nurse find? -correct-answer-pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
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%
You have had to suction the patient several times d/t large amts of frothy sputum.
Current intake is 2,000mL and output is 300 mL. What should you do? -correct-
answer-Call MD for diuretic
58-year-old male patient is receiving a blood transfusion, 10 minutes after
initiation, the nurse thinks the pt is having an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
because he exhibits the following symptoms: -correct-answer-Chills, back pain,
spiked temperature, nausea
