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179. A patient in cardiogenic shock is prescribed dobutamine infusion. The nurse observes the patient’s heart rate has increased significantly and they are complaining of chest pain. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Insufficient dobutamine dose
B. Dobutamine-induced tachycardia and increased myocardial oxygen demand, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypoglycemia
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Jun 6, 2026

178. A patient is admitted to the ICU with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The patient is unresponsive and severely dehydrated. What is the most urgent initial nursing intervention?

A. Administer insulin only
B. Administer aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation with normal saline
C. Administer oral glucose
D. Administer a diuretic
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Jun 6, 2026

177. A nurse is managing a patient with an arterial line for continuous blood pressure monitoring. The nurse observes significant bleeding from the arterial line insertion site. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Apply a warm compress
B. Apply direct pressure to the site, notify physician, and assess for hematoma formation
C. Remove the arterial line without pressure
D. Administer a diuretic
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Jun 6, 2026

175. A patient with severe respiratory failure is on mechanical ventilation and is very restless, trying to pull out their tubes. What is the critical nursing action?

A. Immediately apply restraints
B. Assess for underlying causes (e.g., pain, hypoxemia, delirium), and administer appropriate sedation/analgesia as ordered
C. Leave patient unattended
D. Increase the ventilator settings
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Jun 6, 2026

174. A patient with acute myocardial infarction is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingually. The nurse observes the patient’s blood pressure drops rapidly to 80/50 mmHg. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Nitroglycerin is not working
B. Nitroglycerin-induced hypotension, requiring patient to lie down, fluid bolus if ordered, and physician notification
C. Hypertension
D. Headache is normal
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Jun 6, 2026

173. A patient in septic shock is receiving aggressive fluid resuscitation and vasopressors. The nurse observes the patient’s urine output has dropped to 5 mL/hr. What is the critical clinical implication?

A. Patient is well hydrated
B. Worsening acute kidney injury or inadequate renal perfusion
C. Patient is over-hydrated
D. Patient needs more fluids
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Jun 6, 2026

172. A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous intravenous infusion of a high-risk medication (e.g., insulin drip). What is the critical technical consideration for administration?

A. Prepare without double-check
B. Use an infusion pump with dose error reduction system (DERS) and perform independent double-check with another nurse
C. Administer as a bolus
D. Use a gravity infusion
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Jun 6, 2026

171. A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury develops new onset of fixed and dilated pupils. What clinical implication is urgent?

A. Patient is recovering
B. Brain herniation, requiring immediate neurosurgical intervention
C. Patient is sleeping
D. Patient is agitated
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Jun 6, 2026

170. A patient in critical care is receiving an infusion of vasopressin for refractory septic shock. The nurse observes new onset of angina-like chest pain. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Patient needs more vasopressin
B. Vasopressin-induced coronary vasoconstriction, requiring physician notification and potential discontinuation
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Allergic reaction
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Jun 6, 2026

169. A patient is admitted to the ICU with a severe drug overdose. The patient is unresponsive, bradypneic, and hypotensive. What is the most urgent initial nursing intervention?

A. Administer oral fluids
B. Secure the airway, support ventilation, and administer antidote if available (e.g., naloxone)
C. Administer a diuretic
D. Call family members
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Jun 6, 2026

168. A nurse is troubleshooting a mechanical ventilator alarm “apnea.” What is the technical troubleshooting step?

A. Ignore the alarm
B. Assess patient's respiratory effort, check for disconnection, and ensure appropriate ventilator settings
C. Increase the tidal volume
D. Decrease the respiratory rate
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166. A patient is receiving a continuous infusion of norepinephrine. The nurse observes extravasation at the peripheral IV site (e.g., pallor, coolness, swelling). What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Continue the infusion
B. Stop the infusion immediately, aspirate residual drug, and administer phentolamine or terbutaline (antidote) locally if ordered
C. Increase the infusion rate
D. Apply warm compress
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Jun 6, 2026

165. A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury has an ICP of 20 mmHg. The nurse observes the patient has a decreased level of consciousness. What is the critical nursing action?

A. Increase environmental stimulation
B. Assess for neurological deterioration, notify physician, and prepare for interventions to lower ICP
C. Administer a sedative without assessment
D. Administer a diuretic
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Jun 6, 2026

164. A patient in septic shock is receiving a continuous infusion of epinephrine. The nurse observes the patient’s heart rate is 150 bpm and they are developing arrhythmias. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Epinephrine is not working
B. Epinephrine-induced tachycardia and arrhythmias, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
C. Patient needs more fluid
D. Patient is allergic
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Jun 6, 2026

163. A patient with severe respiratory failure is on mechanical ventilation. The nurse observes increasing anxiety and agitation. What critical nursing action?

A. Increase oxygen saturation immediately
B. Assess for underlying causes (e.g., hypoxemia, hypercapnia, pain, delirium), and administer appropriate sedation/analgesia
C. Restrain the patient
D. Administer a diuretic
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Jun 6, 2026

162. A nurse is managing a patient with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The nurse observes the patient’s fluid removal rate is too high, leading to hypotension. What is the critical technical adjustment?

A. Increase the fluid removal rate
B. Decrease the fluid removal rate or administer fluid boluses
C. Increase the blood flow rate
D. Disconnect from CRRT
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Jun 6, 2026

161. A patient in the ICU develops sudden onset of abdominal pain, distension, and bloody stools. What clinical emergency is suspected?

A. Appendicitis
B. Ischemic bowel or gastrointestinal bleed
C. Cholecystitis
D. Pancreatitis
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Jun 6, 2026
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