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Quiz: Average urine output per hour is approximately?
Ans: 40 mL
Quiz: According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his
Pao2/Fio2 ratio is?
Ans: Less than 100
Quiz: A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most
appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction?
Ans: CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions)
Quiz: Cerebral angiography
Ans: measures abnormal cerebral circulation
Quiz: PET scan
Ans: checks for cancer, brain disorders and heart diseases
Quiz: A patient has been intubated in the ED and has a end tidal CO2 reading of 4%. The
specialist should suspect that the:
A. patient has a pulmonary embolus
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, B. ET tube is in the correct position
C. ET tube is in the esophagus
D. ET tube is in the right main stem bronchus
Ans: B. ET tube is in the correct position
*etco2 will be > if in the esophagus
Quiz: Post-operatively, Mr. Hart has a 2-3 mm ST segment elevation on his 12 lead
electrocardiograph. This is indicative of
Ans: Myocardial injury
Quiz: Which of the following would most accurately provide necessary information
regarding fluid management in the care of a critically ill patient with pulmonary edema?
A. Bedside PFT
B. Intake and Output measurements
C. Daily weights
D. Pulmonary artery catheter
Ans: D. Pulmonary artery catheter
Quiz: A patient who was struck in the head with a blunt object is recovering in the ICU. He
is angry, combative, and irritable. He opens his eyes, grunts, and withdraws when the sole of
his foot is stimulated with a sharp object. What is his score on the Glasgow Coma scale?
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, Ans: 8
Quiz: Chest radiograph changes associated with congestive heart failure include:
1. Bilateral radiolucency
2. Increased pulmonary Vasculature
3. Cardiomegaly
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2&3 only
C. 1& 3 only
D. All of the above
Ans: B. 2 & 3
1 is normal
2 and 3 indicates CHF
Quiz: A 57 year old male is admitted to the ICU with chest pain radiating down his left
arm. Which of the following lab tests would best confirm the diagnosis of myocardial
infarction?
A. PvO2
B. Phosphate
C. Troponin
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, D. Lactate
Ans: C. Troponin
Quiz: A 67 year old male with chest pain and shortness of breath is placed on a cardiac
monitor in the intensive care unit. The following rhythm is observed on the monitor - what
is the correct interpretation of a 3rd degree AV block?
Ans: No PR interval
Quiz: Describe a 2nd degree AV block
Ans: P wave longer and skips a beat
Quiz: Describe a Multifocal PVC
Ans: it's unidentifiable = treat with O2 and amiodarone
Quiz: Which of the following tests should the adult critical care specialist recommend in
order to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary artery hypertension?
A. pulmonary functions tests
B. high resolution CT scan
C. Right heart catheterization
D. Six minute walk test
Ans: C. Right heart catheterization
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Quiz: Average urine output per hour is approximately?
Ans: 40 mL
Quiz: According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his
Pao2/Fio2 ratio is?
Ans: Less than 100
Quiz: A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most
appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction?
Ans: CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions)
Quiz: Cerebral angiography
Ans: measures abnormal cerebral circulation
Quiz: PET scan
Ans: checks for cancer, brain disorders and heart diseases
Quiz: A patient has been intubated in the ED and has a end tidal CO2 reading of 4%. The
specialist should suspect that the:
A. patient has a pulmonary embolus
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in the number given.
, B. ET tube is in the correct position
C. ET tube is in the esophagus
D. ET tube is in the right main stem bronchus
Ans: B. ET tube is in the correct position
*etco2 will be > if in the esophagus
Quiz: Post-operatively, Mr. Hart has a 2-3 mm ST segment elevation on his 12 lead
electrocardiograph. This is indicative of
Ans: Myocardial injury
Quiz: Which of the following would most accurately provide necessary information
regarding fluid management in the care of a critically ill patient with pulmonary edema?
A. Bedside PFT
B. Intake and Output measurements
C. Daily weights
D. Pulmonary artery catheter
Ans: D. Pulmonary artery catheter
Quiz: A patient who was struck in the head with a blunt object is recovering in the ICU. He
is angry, combative, and irritable. He opens his eyes, grunts, and withdraws when the sole of
his foot is stimulated with a sharp object. What is his score on the Glasgow Coma scale?
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in the number given.
, Ans: 8
Quiz: Chest radiograph changes associated with congestive heart failure include:
1. Bilateral radiolucency
2. Increased pulmonary Vasculature
3. Cardiomegaly
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2&3 only
C. 1& 3 only
D. All of the above
Ans: B. 2 & 3
1 is normal
2 and 3 indicates CHF
Quiz: A 57 year old male is admitted to the ICU with chest pain radiating down his left
arm. Which of the following lab tests would best confirm the diagnosis of myocardial
infarction?
A. PvO2
B. Phosphate
C. Troponin
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in the number given.
, D. Lactate
Ans: C. Troponin
Quiz: A 67 year old male with chest pain and shortness of breath is placed on a cardiac
monitor in the intensive care unit. The following rhythm is observed on the monitor - what
is the correct interpretation of a 3rd degree AV block?
Ans: No PR interval
Quiz: Describe a 2nd degree AV block
Ans: P wave longer and skips a beat
Quiz: Describe a Multifocal PVC
Ans: it's unidentifiable = treat with O2 and amiodarone
Quiz: Which of the following tests should the adult critical care specialist recommend in
order to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary artery hypertension?
A. pulmonary functions tests
B. high resolution CT scan
C. Right heart catheterization
D. Six minute walk test
Ans: C. Right heart catheterization
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