Prophecy General ICU RN A v2, Latest Questions & Answers

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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 The initial insulin therapy for a patient with acute DKA is usually administered by which route - Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion Screening tests for DIC include: - D-Dimer and FDPs Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water balance? - ADH Which of the following IV sedatives would most likely be ordered for a non-intubated patient? - Precedex [Show More]

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