Prophecy General ICU RN A v2
Common complications of massive transfusions are
- ANS-Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L
- ANS-Metabolic Acidosis
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Prophecy General ICU RN A v2
Common complications of massive transfusions are
- ANS-Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L
- ANS-Metabolic Acidosis
Long term use of TPN may lead to:
ANS-Liver Failure
Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP
- ANS-Pneumothorax
What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection?
- ANS-Hypoactive bowel sounds
Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the
following would you suspect.
ANS-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?
- ANS-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?
ANS-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
- ANS-Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion
Screening tests for DIC include: - ANS-D-Dimer and FDPs
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water
balance? - ANS-ADH
Which of the following IV sedatives would most likely be ordered for a non-intubated patient?
- ANS-Precedex
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