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
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
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube
placement includes: -
Answer-CO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and
levophed? -
, Answer-Central Line
What is the normal range for CVP? -
Answer-2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: -
Answer-Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
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
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
The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube
placement includes: -
Answer-CO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and
levophed? -
, Answer-Central Line
What is the normal range for CVP? -
Answer-2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: -
Answer-Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis
