NU 665 Specialty Procedures & Skills MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

NU 665 Specialty Procedures & Skills MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Question: A 65-year-old male with a history of COPD is
admitted with acute respiratory distress. Which non-invasive
ventilation method is most appropriate to improve his oxygenation
and ventilation?
 - a) High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
 - b) Nasal cannula oxygen
 - c) Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
 - d) Endotracheal intubation
 Answer: c) Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
 Rationale: BiPAP provides both inspiratory and expiratory
pressure support and is effective in treating COPD exacerbations
by improving ventilation and gas exchange.
2. Question: A patient with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for
radiofrequency catheter ablation. Which potential complication
should be anticipated post-procedure?
 - a) Cerebrovascular accident
 - b) Thrombocytopenia
 - c) Peripheral neuropathy
 - d) Acute renal failure
 Answer: a) Cerebrovascular accident