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Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3 Questions and Answers (Grade A+ 2022)
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Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3 Questions and Answers (Grade A+ 2022)
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Prophecy Sur gical ICU Exam A v3 Questions and Answers (Grade A+ 2022) Please interpret the acid -base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L {{Ans - Respirato ry Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? {{Ans - Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expira tion An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? {{Ans - pH = 7.30 PCO2 = 36 HCO3 = 18 Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is CORRECT? {{Ans - Direct observat ion and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is: {{Ans - 0.5 mg IVP Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other pulmonary disease {{Ans - Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: {{Ans - Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: {{Ans - Low cardiac output/cardiac index Antidote to Heparin {{Ans - Protamine Sulfate The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube placement includes: {{Ans - CO2 detector, three point auscu ltation What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed? {{Ans - Central Line What is the normal range for CVP? {{Ans - 2-8 mm Hg Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: {{Ans - Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis You are caring for an 80 -year -old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follo ws: HR 110 NSR BP 160/73 R 28 O2 92% Ventilator FiO2 60%The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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