Critical care EAQ Questions and Answers Updated 2024/2025 with complete solutions.
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Critical care EAQ
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Critical Care EAQ
The client is in atrial fibrillation. Which information should the nurse consider about atrial fibrillation
when planning care for this client?
1
A loss of atrial kick
2
No physiologic changes
3
Increased cardiac output
4
Decreased risk of pulmonary embolism - A loss of atrial kick
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The client is in atrial fibrillation. Which information should the nurse consider about atrial fibrillation
when planning care for this client?
1
A loss of atrial kick
2
No physiologic changes
3
Increased cardiac output
4
Decreased risk of pulmonary embolism - A loss of atrial kick
What is a common metabolic cause of hypothermia?
1
Seizure
2
Dehydration
3
Hypoglycemia
4
Hyperthyroidism - Hypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the birthing unit with a diagnosis of abruptio
placentae. Which complication associated with a placental abruption should the nurse carefully monitor
this client for?
1
Cerebral hemorrhage
, 2
Pulmonary edema
3
Impending seizures
4
Hypovolemic shock - Hypovolemic shock
With abruptio placentae, uterine bleeding can result in massive internal hemorrhage, causing
hypovolemic shock. A cerebral hemorrhage may occur with a dangerously high blood pressure; there is
no information indicating the presence of a dangerously high blood pressure. Pulmonary edema may
occur with severe preeclampsia or heart disease, and seizures are associated with severe preeclampsia;
there is no information indicating the presence of these conditions.
A client has undergone nasal hypophysectomy surgery. During post-operative care, which finding
indicates cerebrospinal leakage?
1
Dry mouth
2
Rigidity of neck muscles
3
Fall in blood pressure upon standing
4
A yellow edge around nasal discharge - A yellow edge around nasal discharge
Nasal hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat hyperpituitarism due to pituitary gland
tumors. During postoperative care and follow-up, the appearance of light-yellow at the edge of
otherwise clear nasal discharge in the dressing indicates leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is
called the "halo sign" and is indicative of a CSF leak. Dry mouth after nasal hypophysectomy is normal
because the client breathes through the mouth due to the nasal packing. Neck rigidity could be an
indication of infection, such as meningitis following the surgery. A fall in blood pressure upon standing is
called orthostatic hypotension and is a side effect of bromocriptine.
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