MCQs
11212 questions found
B.
Intracranial hemorrhage, requiring immediate discontinuation of fibrinolytic and urgent CT scan
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C.
Reperfusion arrhythmia
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A.
Administer more fluids
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B.
Slow down or stop fluid administration, elevate head of bed, and notify physician
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C.
Administer a vasopressor
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D.
Administer an antibiotic
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A.
Patient is absorbing nutrients well
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B.
Delayed gastric emptying and high risk of aspiration
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C.
Patient is dehydrated
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A.
Increase environmental stimulation
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B.
Assess for pain, discomfort, or other causes of agitation, and administer analgesia/sedation as ordered to prevent further ICP elevation
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C.
Apply physical restraints immediately
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D.
Administer a diuretic
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A.
Administer a diuretic
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B.
Aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation to prevent acute kidney injury
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C.
Administer antibiotics
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D.
Administer a vasoconstrictor
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A.
Re-zero the transducer
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B.
Assess the patient's clinical status, check for bleeding/disconnection, and initiate rapid fluid bolus or vasopressor as ordered
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C.
Administer a diuretic
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D.
Calibrate the monitor
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B.
Hepatic encephalopathy
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A.
Increase sedation only
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B.
Preparation for proning or ECMO
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C.
Discontinuation of ventilator
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D.
Administration of diuretics
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B.
Elevate head of bed to 30-45 degrees, check tube placement before feeding, and administer prokinetics if ordered
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C.
Do not check placement
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D.
Administer feed immediately after insertion
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A.
Insufficient dobutamine dose
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B.
Dobutamine-induced tachycardia and myocardial ischemia, requiring physician notification and possible dose adjustment
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A.
Increase the blood flow rate
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B.
Apply direct pressure to the site, notify physician, and assess coagulation status
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C.
Administer more fluid
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D.
Stop CRRT without orders
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B.
Initiate CPR immediately and administer epinephrine as ordered
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C.
Synchronized cardioversion
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B.
Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) with brainstem compression
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A.
Warm the blood in a microwave
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B.
Verify patient identity and blood product according to hospital policy with a second licensed professional
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C.
Administer without consent
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D.
Infuse rapidly without monitoring
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A.
Patient is recovering
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B.
High risk of barotrauma and lung injury
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C.
Low risk of lung injury
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D.
Patient is hyperventilating
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A.
Continue the infusion
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B.
Stop the antibiotic infusion immediately, assess airway/breathing, and prepare to administer epinephrine/antihistamines
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C.
Slow down the infusion rate
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D.
Administer a diuretic
✓
A.
Administer more benzodiazepines
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B.
Administration of a loading dose of fosphenytoin or levetiracetam
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C.
Administer a diuretic
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D.
Administer an opioid
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A.
Leave it on the floor
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B.
Re-level the transducer to the phlebostatic axis and re-zero the system
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D.
Calibrate the monitor
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B.
Pancreatic necrosis and potential for multi-organ failure
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D.
Urinary tract infection
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