Prophecy
General ICU
RN A v2
Common complications of massive transfusions are Correct answer Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L Correct answer Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: Correct answer Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP Correct answer Pneumothorax
, What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? Correct
answer Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the
following would you suspect. Correct answer A)*WRONG* Hypoxemia
B) Acute MI
C) Panic Attack
D) Hypoglycemia
The staff nurse asks the nursing assistant to check on a patient. The nursing assistant reports back that
the patient is experiencing chest pain and is diaphoretic. Which of the following can the staff nurse
delegate to the assistant? Correct answer A) *WRONG* Calling the physician
B) Gathering vitals and assessing the cause for the change in status
C) Informing the charge nurse that a patient needs attention
D) Obtaining a medication for the nurse to administer to the patient
Your patient returned from PACU after surgery and is very drowsy. She attempts to eat a candy bar and
begins to choke. The physician is unable to clear the airway. You would expect to prepare for which of
the following. emergency procedures? Correct answer A) *WRONG* Endotracheal Intubation
B) Chest tube insertion
C) Tracheostomy
D) Bronchoscopy
The initial insulin therapy for a patient with acute DKA is usually administered by which route Correct
answer Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: Correct answer-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water
balance? Correct answered
General ICU
RN A v2
Common complications of massive transfusions are Correct answer Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L Correct answer Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: Correct answer Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP Correct answer Pneumothorax
, What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? Correct
answer Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the
following would you suspect. Correct answer A)*WRONG* Hypoxemia
B) Acute MI
C) Panic Attack
D) Hypoglycemia
The staff nurse asks the nursing assistant to check on a patient. The nursing assistant reports back that
the patient is experiencing chest pain and is diaphoretic. Which of the following can the staff nurse
delegate to the assistant? Correct answer A) *WRONG* Calling the physician
B) Gathering vitals and assessing the cause for the change in status
C) Informing the charge nurse that a patient needs attention
D) Obtaining a medication for the nurse to administer to the patient
Your patient returned from PACU after surgery and is very drowsy. She attempts to eat a candy bar and
begins to choke. The physician is unable to clear the airway. You would expect to prepare for which of
the following. emergency procedures? Correct answer A) *WRONG* Endotracheal Intubation
B) Chest tube insertion
C) Tracheostomy
D) Bronchoscopy
The initial insulin therapy for a patient with acute DKA is usually administered by which route Correct
answer Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: Correct answer-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water
balance? Correct answered
