PROPHECY SURGICAL ICU EXAM A V3
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
RATIONALES
⩥ 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
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
RATIONALES
⩥ 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
