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PROPHECY GENERAL ICU RN A V2 |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Common complications of massive transfusions are -correct-answer-Dilutional
Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L -correct-answer-Metabolic
Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: -correct-answer-Liver Failure
Which of the following medications improves contractility, increases stroke
volume, and increases cardiac output? -correct-answer-Dobutamine
Muffled heart sounds would indicate what condition? -correct-answer-Cardiac
tamponade
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Pain assessment in an unconscious patient -correct-answer-Requires astute
assessment skills using multiple approaches
Which of the following tests should be performed prior to administering tPA -
correct-answer-CT Scan
Which of the following classes of drugs are used in an effort to therapeutically
decrease venous return and reduce peripheral vascular resistance? -correct-
answer-Vasodilators
Identify the type of renal failure that results from bilateral obstruction of urine
outflow -correct-answer-Post-renal failure
A patient exhibits hypotension without an increase in HR is indicative of -correct-
answer-Neurogenic Shock
Your patient is taking the following medications: Zoloft, Lanoxin, Protonix, lasix,
and coumadin. Which medication would you hold for a blood pressure of 80/50? -
correct-answer-Lasix
PROPHECY GENERAL ICU RN A V2 |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Common complications of massive transfusions are -correct-answer-Dilutional
Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L -correct-answer-Metabolic
Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: -correct-answer-Liver Failure
Which of the following medications improves contractility, increases stroke
volume, and increases cardiac output? -correct-answer-Dobutamine
Muffled heart sounds would indicate what condition? -correct-answer-Cardiac
tamponade
, 2|Page
Pain assessment in an unconscious patient -correct-answer-Requires astute
assessment skills using multiple approaches
Which of the following tests should be performed prior to administering tPA -
correct-answer-CT Scan
Which of the following classes of drugs are used in an effort to therapeutically
decrease venous return and reduce peripheral vascular resistance? -correct-
answer-Vasodilators
Identify the type of renal failure that results from bilateral obstruction of urine
outflow -correct-answer-Post-renal failure
A patient exhibits hypotension without an increase in HR is indicative of -correct-
answer-Neurogenic Shock
Your patient is taking the following medications: Zoloft, Lanoxin, Protonix, lasix,
and coumadin. Which medication would you hold for a blood pressure of 80/50? -
correct-answer-Lasix
