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FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam – Questions And Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANS 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 the 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...

FCCS Shock Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the initial therapy for most forms of shock? - ANSWER fluid replacement Name 2 types of solutions that can be used to replenish intravascular volume in the patient who is not anemic. - ANSWER crystalloids and colloids Name 2 advantages of crystalloids over colloids. - ANSWER 1) less expensive 2) accomplish the same goal as colloid What 2 crystalloid solutions are used for volume resuscitation?...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - 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...

FCCS Review Exam Questions and Answers (100%Verified Answers). What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? 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 is the dx? Car...

FCCS Review Exam Questions and Answers (100%Verified Answers). What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? 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 is the dx? Car...

FCCS Review Exam Questions and Answers (100%Verified Answers). What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? 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 is the dx? Car...

FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? severe metabolic acidosis Periodic breathing wit...

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Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Exam | Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update ) Q: If a patient ingested drugs (OD) >4 hours ago and now presents to the ED what can you do for them? Answer: nothing Q: best study to r/o PE Answer: CTA: computed tomography angiography Q: How do you treat DKA? Answer: IV fluids - 1st IV insulin potassium supplementation regulate electrolytes Give glucose when BS is &l...

Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Exam (2023/ 2024) Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Which two conditions are the most indicated for BiPAP? Answer: COPD exacerbation Cardiogenic pulmonary edema Q: A 70 y/o pt with CHF presents with SOB, accessory muscle use, RR 34, SpO2 90% on 8L O2. CXR reveals infiltrates in a bat wing pattern. She also has LE edema. She is dx with a CHF exacerbation w/ respiratory failure. Her ABG shows pH 7.3, PO2 64, CO2...