Prophecy general ICU A V3 Questions & Answers 2023
Common complications of massive transfusions are - ANSWER: Dilutional
Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - ANSWER: Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - ANSWER: Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - ANSWER:
Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel
resection? - ANSWER: Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy
skin. Which of the following would you suspect. - 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 diaphorectic. Which of
the following can the staff nurse delegate to the assistant? - 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? -
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 - ANSWER: Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: - ANSWER: D-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to
regulate water balance? - ANSWER: ADH
Common complications of massive transfusions are - ANSWER: Dilutional
Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - ANSWER: Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - ANSWER: Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - ANSWER:
Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel
resection? - ANSWER: Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy
skin. Which of the following would you suspect. - 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 diaphorectic. Which of
the following can the staff nurse delegate to the assistant? - 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? -
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 - ANSWER: Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: - ANSWER: D-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to
regulate water balance? - ANSWER: ADH
