MCQs
11212 questions found
A.
Administer more fluids
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B.
Monitor serum osmolality and electrolytes, and assess for fluid balance and urine output
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D.
Administer a diuretic
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A.
Apply suction continuously during insertion
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B.
Pre-oxygenate the patient before suctioning, limit suctioning time to 10-15 seconds, and apply suction only on withdrawal
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C.
Suction for prolonged periods
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D.
Use a small catheter
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B.
Pancreatic necrosis with hemorrhage or peritonitis
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A.
Achieve MAP < 50 mmHg
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B.
Achieve a target MAP of 65 mmHg or higher
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C.
Achieve MAP > 100 mmHg
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D.
Achieve a heart rate of 150 bpm
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A.
Increase HFNC flow rate
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B.
Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation
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C.
Administer a sedative only
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D.
Administer more HFNC oxygen
✓
A.
Administer oral antacids
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B.
Establish large-bore IV access, administer IV fluids/blood products, and prepare for endoscopic intervention
✓
C.
Administer a diuretic
✓
A.
Guess the infusion rate
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B.
Program the correct drug, concentration, and dose, and verify against order and second nurse
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C.
Override all safety alarms
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D.
Use a pump that is not calibrated
✓
A.
Patient is over-hydrated
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B.
Furosemide resistance or worsening kidney injury, requiring physician notification and alternative strategies
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C.
Patient is dehydrated
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D.
Patient needs more sodium
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A.
Increase respiratory rate
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B.
Increase tidal volume or decrease respiratory rate to blow off more CO2
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C.
Decrease tidal volume
✓
A.
Insufficient pain control
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B.
Opioid-induced respiratory depression, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction or naloxone administration
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C.
Pain is well controlled
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A.
Administer oral pain medication
✓
B.
Administer oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and morphine (MONA) as ordered, and obtain 12-lead ECG
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C.
Administer a diuretic
✓
A.
Inflate the balloon further
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B.
Immediately deflate the balloon and pull back slightly to prevent pulmonary artery rupture
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C.
Inject air into the balloon
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D.
Administer a diuretic
✓
B.
Coagulopathy (impaired clotting factor synthesis)
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A.
Vasopressin is not working
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B.
Vasopressin-induced myocardial ischemia, requiring immediate physician notification and possible discontinuation
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B.
Ventricular fibrillation
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D.
Supraventricular tachycardia
✓
A.
Administer oral glucose
✓
B.
Administer IV dextrose (e.g., D50W) stat
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D.
Administer a diuretic
✓
B.
Assess for causes (e.g., agitation, coughing, EVD obstruction), ensure proper EVD drainage, and notify physician
✓
C.
Lower the head of the bed
✓
D.
Administer more fluid
✓
B.
Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees, daily sedation holidays, oral care with chlorhexidine, and DVT/stress ulcer prophylaxis
✓
C.
Frequent suctioning only
✓
D.
Allowing patient to self-extubate
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