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QUESTION 1
Your patient was recently told he has portal hypertension. You know that which of
the following statements about portal hypertension is true?
A. Portal hypertension may lead to an enlargement of the kidneys
B. Patients should adhere to a cardiac diet.
C. The most common cause of portal hypertension is hepatitis
D. Patients with portal hypertension are at risk for developing esophageal varices -
ANSWERS-D. Patients with portal hypertension are at risk for developing
esophageal varices
QUESTION 2
Which of the following might cause a shift to the RIGHT on the oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve?
A. Low 2, 3-DPG levels
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B. Acidosis
C. Low pCO2
D. Hypothermia - ANSWERS-B. Acidosis
QUESTION 3
After telling your patient that he will be transferred out of the ICU, he begs you to
allow him to stay longer because he doesn't feel healthy enough to leave. How
would you best respond to this patient?
A. "Your insurance only covers a limited time in the ICU."
B. "There is a crashing patient in the Emergency Department that needs this bed."
C. "You sound like you have some concerns about leaving the unit."
D. "Please don't worry - You will do just fine after transferring out of the ICU." -
ANSWERS-C. "You sound like you have some concerns about leaving the unit."
QUESTION 4
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An EKG was performed on Mrs. Smith and revealed peaked T waves and a
widened QRS complex. Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities would
you expect?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia - ANSWERS-A. Hyperkalemia
QUESTION 5
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) device is indicated for which of the
following?
A. Aortic regurgitation
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Treatment of Right-sided heart failure
D. As a bridge to LVAD or transplant - ANSWERS-D. As a bridge to LVAD or
transplant
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CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Your patient was recently told he has portal hypertension. You know that which of
the following statements about portal hypertension is true?
A. Portal hypertension may lead to an enlargement of the kidneys
B. Patients should adhere to a cardiac diet.
C. The most common cause of portal hypertension is hepatitis
D. Patients with portal hypertension are at risk for developing esophageal varices -
ANSWERS-D. Patients with portal hypertension are at risk for developing
esophageal varices
QUESTION 2
Which of the following might cause a shift to the RIGHT on the oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve?
A. Low 2, 3-DPG levels
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B. Acidosis
C. Low pCO2
D. Hypothermia - ANSWERS-B. Acidosis
QUESTION 3
After telling your patient that he will be transferred out of the ICU, he begs you to
allow him to stay longer because he doesn't feel healthy enough to leave. How
would you best respond to this patient?
A. "Your insurance only covers a limited time in the ICU."
B. "There is a crashing patient in the Emergency Department that needs this bed."
C. "You sound like you have some concerns about leaving the unit."
D. "Please don't worry - You will do just fine after transferring out of the ICU." -
ANSWERS-C. "You sound like you have some concerns about leaving the unit."
QUESTION 4
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An EKG was performed on Mrs. Smith and revealed peaked T waves and a
widened QRS complex. Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities would
you expect?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia - ANSWERS-A. Hyperkalemia
QUESTION 5
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) device is indicated for which of the
following?
A. Aortic regurgitation
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Treatment of Right-sided heart failure
D. As a bridge to LVAD or transplant - ANSWERS-D. As a bridge to LVAD or
transplant
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