Prophecy General ICU RN A v2, Latest Questions & Answers
Common complications of massive transfusions are - Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,
hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to: - Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel
resection? - Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy
skin. Which of the following would you suspect.
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?
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? - A)
*WRONG* Endotracheal Intubation
B) Chest tube insertion
C) Tracheostomy
D) Bronchoscopy