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ACCS Review Practice Exam questions with correct answers Average urine output per hour is approximately? Answer 40 mL According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? Answer Less than 100 A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction? Answer CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions) Cerebral angiography Answer measures abnormal cerebral circulation PET scan Answer checks for cancer, brain disorders and heart diseases A patient has been intubated in the ED and has a end tidal CO2 reading of 4%. The specialist should suspect that the: A. patient has a pulmonary embolus B. ET tube is in the correct position C. ET tube is in the esophagus D. ET tube is in the right main stem bronchus Answer B. ET tube is in the correct position *etco2 will be if in the esophagus Post-operatively, Mr. Hart has a 2-3 mm ST segment elevation on his 12 lead electrocardiograph. This is indicative of Answer Myocardial injury Which of the following would most accurately provide necessary information regarding fluid management in the care of a critically ill patient with pulmonary edema? A. Bedside PFT B. Intake and Output measurements C. Daily weights D. Pulmonary artery catheter Answer D. Pulmonary artery catheter A patient who was struck in the head with a blunt object is recovering in the ICU. He is angry, combative, and irritable. He opens his eyes, grunts, and withdraws when the sole of his foot is stimulated with a sharp object. What is his score on the Glasgow Coma scale? Answer 8 Chest radiograph changes associated with congestive heart failure include: 1. Bilateral radiolucency 2. Increased pulmonary Vasculature 3. Cardiomegaly A. 1 & 2 only B. 2&3 only C. 1& 3 only D. All of the above Answer B. 2 & 3 1 is normal 2 and 3 indicates CHF A 57 year old male is admitted to the ICU with chest pain radiating down his left arm. Which of the following lab tests would best confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction? A. PvO2 B. Phosphate C. Troponin D. Lactate Answer C. Troponin A 67 year old male with chest pain and shortness of breath is placed on a cardiac monitor in the intensive care unit. The following rhythm is observed on the monitor - what is the correct interpretation of a 3rd degree AV block? Answer No PR interval