UPMC Critical Care Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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UPMC Critical Care Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
What is the pathophysiology of a NSTEMI? - ANSWERSMyocardial ischemia with subendocardial injury.
What are 3 discharge medications/first line therapies for acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWERS1. Statins
2. Beta-blockers
3. ACE Inhibitors...
UPMC Critical Care Exam Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
What is the pathophysiology of a NSTEMI? - ANSWERSMyocardial ischemia with subendocardial injury.
What are 3 discharge medications/first line therapies for acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWERS1. Statins
2. Beta-blockers
3. ACE Inhibitors ex: Enalapril
What is the most common complication and cause of death post myocardial infarction? - ANSWERSV-fib
arrhythmia
What are the best vent settings for ARDS? - ANSWERSLow tidal volume
Moderate to high PEEP
When does the Fibrotic Phase of ARDS start and what happens in it? - ANSWERS>8 days
interstitial fibrosis and restructuring
What is a key feature of delirium? - ANSWERSInattention.
What is the major cause of diastolic heart failure? (HFpEF)? - ANSWERSHypertension.
What is the most common form of cardiomyopathy? - ANSWERSDilated Cardiomyopathy (non-ischemic)
What is the major determinant of myocardial oxygen consumption? - ANSWERSHeart rate.
Where are central/art lines leveled to? - ANSWERSThe right atrium using the Phlebostatic Axis.
4th ICS @ sternum drawn to side of body.
, Midway between anterior & posterior chest.
Why do patients need arterial lines? (2 reasons) - ANSWERS1. For continuous real time BP monitoring of
unstable pt.
2. If you need multiple ABGs.
What are 3 causes of AKI? - ANSWERS1. Obstruction
2. Reduced circulation
3. Renal parenchymal disease
At what level (number) of glucose should you replace IV fluids with IV fluids containing Dextrose 5% at
the same rate while treating DKA? - ANSWERSWhen glucose is <250mg/dl
How high should potassium (K+) be before starting insulin? - ANSWERSK+ must be ≥ 3.3 mEq/L
For up to how long should you apply pressure to nail beds during a neuro exam? - ANSWERSFor up to 30
sec.
What landmark dermatome innervates the diaphragm? - ANSWERSC4 at the clavicle.
What is the most important part of the Neuro Exam? - ANSWERSLevel of consciousness.
Which cranial nerves will be affected with deficits of EOM? (extra ocular motion)? - ANSWERSCranial
nerves 3, 4, & 6.
Which cranial nerves affect cough and gag reflexes? - ANSWERSCranial nerves 9 & 10.
CN IX- Glossopharyngeal (taste and pharyngeal sensation)
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