NUR 254 EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
What does the train of 4 twitches mean? correct answers >>
giving electrostim to determine if pt is adequately paralyzed
What medication do we do train of 4 testing for? correct
answers >>
What do we want the train of 4 to be when our pt is paralyzed?
correct answers >> we want this to be zero for paralyzed pt
What is the epi dosage for a cardiac arrest correct answers >>
1mg every 3-5 minutes
What are important facts about propofol? correct answers >>
used ICU/OR
monitor lipids/triglycerides while pt is on this drug!
sedative
What are important facts about precedex? correct answers >>
awake, supporting own airway but super chill
great for ICU delirium
shouldn't be on it for more than 24 hours
,BRADYCARDIA
What are the common medications used for moderate sedation?
correct answers >> Midazolam and Fentanyl
What is the primary function of Midazolam? correct answers
>> Antianxiety and sedative
Why is pain control important for sedated patients? correct
answers >> To ensure patient comfort and safety during
sedation
What is dopamine? correct answers >> used for hypotension
can also be used for RENAL FAILURE:
if we use 2/4mcg per kg
What is renal dosing for dopamine? correct answers >>
2/4mcg per kg
What is dobutamine? correct answers >> used for
hypotension
can also be used for heart failure
helps with contractility
, What are need to knows for TPN? correct answers >> DW
BG
monitor electrolyte status Q6
PICC
What is the tx of ARDS? correct answers >> high fiO2
high PEEP
Tx of underlying Dx
Hepatic encephalopathy correct answers >> Due to liver
failure
confused
slurred speech
different gait
treated with lactulose
DKA signs and symptoms correct answers >> Fruity breath
(from acetone), dry mucous membranes from polyuria
Deep respirations possibly kussmaul respirations
ANSWERS 2025
What does the train of 4 twitches mean? correct answers >>
giving electrostim to determine if pt is adequately paralyzed
What medication do we do train of 4 testing for? correct
answers >>
What do we want the train of 4 to be when our pt is paralyzed?
correct answers >> we want this to be zero for paralyzed pt
What is the epi dosage for a cardiac arrest correct answers >>
1mg every 3-5 minutes
What are important facts about propofol? correct answers >>
used ICU/OR
monitor lipids/triglycerides while pt is on this drug!
sedative
What are important facts about precedex? correct answers >>
awake, supporting own airway but super chill
great for ICU delirium
shouldn't be on it for more than 24 hours
,BRADYCARDIA
What are the common medications used for moderate sedation?
correct answers >> Midazolam and Fentanyl
What is the primary function of Midazolam? correct answers
>> Antianxiety and sedative
Why is pain control important for sedated patients? correct
answers >> To ensure patient comfort and safety during
sedation
What is dopamine? correct answers >> used for hypotension
can also be used for RENAL FAILURE:
if we use 2/4mcg per kg
What is renal dosing for dopamine? correct answers >>
2/4mcg per kg
What is dobutamine? correct answers >> used for
hypotension
can also be used for heart failure
helps with contractility
, What are need to knows for TPN? correct answers >> DW
BG
monitor electrolyte status Q6
PICC
What is the tx of ARDS? correct answers >> high fiO2
high PEEP
Tx of underlying Dx
Hepatic encephalopathy correct answers >> Due to liver
failure
confused
slurred speech
different gait
treated with lactulose
DKA signs and symptoms correct answers >> Fruity breath
(from acetone), dry mucous membranes from polyuria
Deep respirations possibly kussmaul respirations
