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FCCS REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - CORRECT ANS Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What...

Which of the following parameters may be a late sign of cardiovascular disturbance signaling failure of the compensatory mechanisms? A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. Hypotension D. Hypertension - ANSWER-C Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and physical examination as well as on previous tests. Which of the following is one of the most important indicators of critical illness? A. Respiratory acidosis B. Metabolic acidosis C. Elevated creatinine D. Hyponatremia - ...

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Which of the following parameters may be a late sign of cardiovascular disturbance signaling failure of the compensatory mechanisms? A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. Hypotension D. Hypertension - ANSWER-C Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and physical examination as well as on previous tests. Which of the following is one of the most important indicators of critical illness? A. Respiratory acidosis B. Metabolic acidosis C. Elevated creatinine D. Hyponatremia - ...

FCCS 2023 Exam Review with Correct Answers – Graded A What is the first indicator of critical illness Tachypnea Evidence of decreased perfusion include? AMS, Urine output, skin temperature DIRECT Detection, intervention, Reassessment, effective communication, teamwork Late sign of circulatory demise hypotension Important indicator of critical illness Metabolic acidosis -> lactacte measurement -> anaerobic metabolism What does metabolic acidosis suggest? hypo perfusion 1st...

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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - correct answer Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - correct answer Cardiac tamponade; obstr...