Prophecy General ICU RN A v2 2023 GRADED A (95% CORRECT) VERIFIED

Common complications of massive transfusions are - ANSWER Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - ANSWER Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: - ANSWER Liver Failure Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - ANSWER Pneumothorax What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? - ANSWER Hypoactive bowel sounds Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the following would you suspect. - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Intravenous bolus followed by a continuous infusion Screening tests for DIC include: - ANSWER D-Dimer and FDPs Which of the following hormones is secreted