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Exam Solution
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Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 updated 2026 A+ GRAD
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E ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANS
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WERS (656E5) zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
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The patient's ABG is : pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L . What type of acid i
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QUESTION 3 zm
Common complications of massive transfusions are
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ANSWER
Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
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QUESTION 4 zm
Long term use of TPN may lead to:
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ANSWER
Liver Failure
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Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP
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ANSWER
Pneumothorax
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What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel rese
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C) Panic Attack
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D) Hypoglycemia
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QUESTION 9 zm
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ANSWER
Exam Solution
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Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 updated 2026 A+ GRAD
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Term
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Definition
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QUESTION 4 zm
Long term use of TPN may lead to:
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ANSWER
Liver Failure
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Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP
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ANSWER
Pneumothorax
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What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel rese
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ANSWER