QUESTION NO: 1
A trauma patient has sustained multiple fractures in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA). Complications of musculoskeletal trauma may include all of the following EXCEPT:
A trauma patient has sustained multiple fractures in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA). Complications of musculoskeletal trauma may include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 2
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is of Asian heritage. Which of the following does the nurse understand to be TRUE?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is of Asian heritage. Which of the following does the nurse understand to be TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 3
A 69-year-old female with a history of hearing-impairment was admitted to the medical-surgical unit for syncope four days ago. The nurse notes that the patient has been intermittently confused over the past
12 hours, appears more withdrawn, and is not interacting with her visitors as much today as usual.
What is the MOST appropriate nursing action?
A 69-year-old female with a history of hearing-impairment was admitted to the medical-surgical unit for syncope four days ago. The nurse notes that the patient has been intermittently confused over the past
12 hours, appears more withdrawn, and is not interacting with her visitors as much today as usual.
What is the MOST appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 4
A patient is immune compromised and on a ventilator. Their family would like to perform a tribal ritual that involves sacrificing a live chicken in the presence of the patient and having them drink some of the chicken's blood. They inform the nurse that this ritual is a vital healing ritual in their culture and that the patient will be cursed in the afterlife if the ritual is not performed. Which response by the nurse is BEST?
A patient is immune compromised and on a ventilator. Their family would like to perform a tribal ritual that involves sacrificing a live chicken in the presence of the patient and having them drink some of the chicken's blood. They inform the nurse that this ritual is a vital healing ritual in their culture and that the patient will be cursed in the afterlife if the ritual is not performed. Which response by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 5
The charge nurse arrives at work for an ICU shift to discover that his coworker has called out sick and has been replaced with a float pool nurse. The float nurse is oriented to the ICU environment. However, she is not competent to care for patients on ventilators.
The float nurse states that she will care for the ventilator patients if shown what to do. The charge nurse should:
The charge nurse arrives at work for an ICU shift to discover that his coworker has called out sick and has been replaced with a float pool nurse. The float nurse is oriented to the ICU environment. However, she is not competent to care for patients on ventilators.
The float nurse states that she will care for the ventilator patients if shown what to do. The charge nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 6
Which of the following conditions would be the MOST probable cause of the acid-base imbalance of uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions would be the MOST probable cause of the acid-base imbalance of uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 7
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been admitted to the intensive care unit with sepsis, and is receiving an insulin infusion instead of the metformin that they usually take, to ensure better glucose control while hospitalized.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), what is the blood glucose target range for this patient?
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been admitted to the intensive care unit with sepsis, and is receiving an insulin infusion instead of the metformin that they usually take, to ensure better glucose control while hospitalized.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), what is the blood glucose target range for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following statements regarding hypocalcemia is ACCURATE?
Which of the following statements regarding hypocalcemia is ACCURATE?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 9
An ICU nurse learns that a patient who is not able to make decisions for themselves has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, but the patient's family asks the nurse to resuscitate if the patient's condition deteriorates. What is the appropriate action for the nurse?
An ICU nurse learns that a patient who is not able to make decisions for themselves has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, but the patient's family asks the nurse to resuscitate if the patient's condition deteriorates. What is the appropriate action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 10
A new nurse on your team arrives at work five minutes late. What is the BEST way for you as their peer to handle it?
A new nurse on your team arrives at work five minutes late. What is the BEST way for you as their peer to handle it?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 11
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an important component of an interprofessional plan of care?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an important component of an interprofessional plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 12
In a patient with heart failure, which abnormal heart sound would the nurse expect to be MOST LIKELY?
In a patient with heart failure, which abnormal heart sound would the nurse expect to be MOST LIKELY?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 13
Which of the following is not a cause of unstable angina?
Which of the following is not a cause of unstable angina?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 14
Which of the following MOST accurately reflects systems thinking on the part of experienced nurses when working with new nurses on a critical care unit?
Which of the following MOST accurately reflects systems thinking on the part of experienced nurses when working with new nurses on a critical care unit?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 15
A 46-year-old male with a medical history of smoking and hypertension was performing heavy squats in the gym when he experienced a sudden severe headache. He came to the emergency department with complaints of a severe headache, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, and blurred vision. He was admitted to the neuro ICU.
This patient's signs and symptoms are indicative of which of the following conditions?
A 46-year-old male with a medical history of smoking and hypertension was performing heavy squats in the gym when he experienced a sudden severe headache. He came to the emergency department with complaints of a severe headache, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, and blurred vision. He was admitted to the neuro ICU.
This patient's signs and symptoms are indicative of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
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