Prophecy general ICU A V3. LATEST
Summer 2022. Graded A
One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down
unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be t
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Prophecy general ICU A V3. LATEST
Summer 2022. Graded A
One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down
unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear
busy. How should you prioritize your time? - Ans-Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patient
for transfer.
Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you
ensure they receive their medications? - Ans-Ask the provider to update the route of administration.
What laboratory value should you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting coffee ground emesis? -
Ans-Hemoglobin
What ECG finding is indicative of hyperkalema? - Ans-peaked T wave
You witness a patient that is not assigned to you fall out of bed and begin crying for help but you do not
see the assigned nurse to assist the patient. What should you do first? - Ans-Check on the patient's
status and call for assistance.
When assessing for fever in your intubated patient, placement of the thermometer in which area would
be most accurate? - Ans-Pulmonary artery or bladder
Your patient has just completed IV potassium replacement. When should you collect their repeat
potassium level? - Ans-30-60 min
Your patient is receiving an antiarrhythmic agent. Which of the following assessment parameters is the
MOST important for you to evaluate? - Ans-ECG
Your patient is undergoing a weaning trial from the ventilator. Fifteen minutes into the trial the patient's
heart rate increases to 140 bpm and they start to grab at their oxygen and IV tubing. What should you
do NEXT? - Ans-C. Stop weaning and rest the patient
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