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QUESTION
Your patient is receiving IV medications of Nitroglycerin and Verapamil. Which of the
following should the nurse observe for during the assessment?
Answer:
Hypotension
QUESTION
The Central Venus Pressure (CVP) measures the pressure in the
Answer:
right atrium
QUESTION
Which lab value is used to determine the severity of sepsis
Answer:
lactic acid
QUESTION
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the thyroid gland?
Answer:
calcitonin
QUESTION
Your patient is in bed and eating lunch when they begin to cough and gag. Suddenly they
become dyspneic and bradycardic with excessive salivation. What do you suspect happened?
Answer:
Aspiration
QUESTION
Which of the following is a response of the cardiovascular system to early sepsis?
Answer:
Increased cardiac output and reduced systemic vascular resistance
QUESTION
Which patient would you expect to be extubated?
Answer:
Patient is awake, follow commands with RR of 14, FiO2 40%, and PEEP 5
QUESTION
Your patient is in a Hypertensive crisis. What medication can you expect the doctor to order.
Answer:
Nicardipine
QUESTION
Your patient sustained a crushed pelvis in a MVC. You notice a pinkish sediment in the urinary
catheter tubing and decreased urinary output. Which of the following conditions would you
suspect?
Answer:
Rhabdomyolysis
Prophecy General ICU RN A V3 (2023/ 2024
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QUESTION
For a patient with septic shock, What would you monitor to objectively determine the
effectiveness and need to titrate a dobutamine infusion.
Answer:
ScVo2
QUESTION
Which of the following actions complies with ventilator acquired pneumonia (VAP) prevention
protocols?
Answer:
Keep head of bed 30-45 degrees
QUESTION
What assessment tool is needed for a patient who has uncomplicated retrosternal hemorrhage?
Answer:
Follow up imaging test
QUESTION
Which condition may cause increased effects from a medication that is mostly metabolized by
the liver?
Answer:
Hepatitis C
QUESTION
An intubated patient with a GCS of 3 is admitted to the ICU from the ER after being found down
for an unknown amount of time at home. The CT scan reveals profuse cerebral edema. When is
the BEST time to notify organ donation services?
Answer:
Within 24 hours of admission to the ICU
QUESTION
What order is included in the pre-procedural checklist for patients at risk for acute kidney injury
who are to receive IV contrast?
Answer:
Pre-hydration with IV Fluids
QUESTION
Your patient is intubated with an ETT and sedated without spontaneous monements when the
ventilator alarms with a high-pressure warning. The ventilator tubing is free and unkinked. What
should you do NEXT?
Answer:
Provide 100% oxygen and prepare to suction the patient
QUESTION
Your postoperative patient suddenly becomes dyspneic, clutches their chest and their Sp02 drops
to 89% the patient has a swollen left calf. what condition do you suspect?
Answer:
Pulmonary embolism
QUESTION
What IV sedative would MOST likely be ordered for a non-intubated patient?
Answer:
Dexmedetkomidine (precedex)
QUESTION
What is the normal cardiovasculat response to early sepsis?
Answer:
Increased cardiac output
QUESTION
You have just received report on Patient A and Patient B. Patient A is intubated, sedated, and on
a vasoactive infusion to keep their BP greater than 110 mmHg systolic on an arterial line. Patient
B was extubated an hour ago and has a scheduled glucose check due in 1 hour. What is your
PRIORITY action?
Answer:
Assess Patient B’s respiratory status
QUESTION
Which of the following diets would be BEST for a patient with renal failure?
Answer:
Low sodium, Low potassium and moderate protein
QUESTION
Your patient on a furosemide infusion has a positive daily fluid balance, new bilateral crackles
on auscultation and has gained weight since admission. What action should you take?
Answer:
Discuss increasing the furosemide infusion with the provider