NR.110.562
Advanced Practice in Acute Care I
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary goal in the
management of sepsis?
A) Early identification and treatment
B) Minimizing fluid resuscitation
C) Delayed antibiotic therapy
D) Restrictive oxygen therapy
Correct Answer: A) Early identification and treatment
Rationale: Early identification and prompt treatment are crucial
in the management of sepsis to improve outcomes and reduce
mortality.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ score is used to assess the
severity of a patient's acute pancreatitis.
Correct Answer: Ranson
Rationale: The Ranson score is a widely recognized scoring
system used to predict the severity and prognosis of acute
pancreatitis.
3. True/False: Capnography is the most accurate method to
confirm endotracheal tube placement in intubated patients.
Correct Answer: True
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, Rationale: Capnography provides real-time monitoring of CO2
levels and is considered the gold standard for confirming
endotracheal tube placement.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized complications of myocardial infarction?
A) Cardiac arrhythmias
B) Ventricular aneurysm
C) Hepatic encephalopathy
D) Left ventricular failure
Correct Answers: A) Cardiac arrhythmias, B) Ventricular
aneurysm, D) Left ventricular failure
Rationale: Complications of myocardial infarction can include
cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular aneurysm, and left ventricular
failure, while hepatic encephalopathy is not directly related.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of acute stroke management,
what does the acronym FAST stand for?
A) Fibrinolysis, Anticoagulation, Steroids, Thrombectomy
B) Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to
call emergency services
C) Fluids, Aspirin, Statins, Therapy
D) Focused assessment, Antihypertensives, Stabilization,
Transport
© JHU 2024/2025
Advanced Practice in Acute Care I
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
© JHU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary goal in the
management of sepsis?
A) Early identification and treatment
B) Minimizing fluid resuscitation
C) Delayed antibiotic therapy
D) Restrictive oxygen therapy
Correct Answer: A) Early identification and treatment
Rationale: Early identification and prompt treatment are crucial
in the management of sepsis to improve outcomes and reduce
mortality.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ score is used to assess the
severity of a patient's acute pancreatitis.
Correct Answer: Ranson
Rationale: The Ranson score is a widely recognized scoring
system used to predict the severity and prognosis of acute
pancreatitis.
3. True/False: Capnography is the most accurate method to
confirm endotracheal tube placement in intubated patients.
Correct Answer: True
© JHU 2024/2025
, Rationale: Capnography provides real-time monitoring of CO2
levels and is considered the gold standard for confirming
endotracheal tube placement.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized complications of myocardial infarction?
A) Cardiac arrhythmias
B) Ventricular aneurysm
C) Hepatic encephalopathy
D) Left ventricular failure
Correct Answers: A) Cardiac arrhythmias, B) Ventricular
aneurysm, D) Left ventricular failure
Rationale: Complications of myocardial infarction can include
cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular aneurysm, and left ventricular
failure, while hepatic encephalopathy is not directly related.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of acute stroke management,
what does the acronym FAST stand for?
A) Fibrinolysis, Anticoagulation, Steroids, Thrombectomy
B) Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to
call emergency services
C) Fluids, Aspirin, Statins, Therapy
D) Focused assessment, Antihypertensives, Stabilization,
Transport
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