Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L –
answer Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? – answer
Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? -
answerpH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - answerDirect observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals
during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is: -
answer0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - answerNormal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - answerEye opening, verbal
response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - answerLow cardiac
output/cardiac index
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L –
answer Respiratory Alkalosis
Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? – answer
Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? -
answerpH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT? - answerDirect observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals
during the transfusion
The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is: -
answer0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease - answerNormal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - answerEye opening, verbal
response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - answerLow cardiac
output/cardiac index
