MCQs
6530 questions found
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
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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
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B.
Administer oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and morphine (MONA) as ordered, and obtain 12-lead ECG
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C.
Administer a diuretic
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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
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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
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A.
Administer oral glucose
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B.
Administer IV dextrose (e.g., D50W) stat
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D.
Administer a diuretic
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B.
Assess for causes (e.g., agitation, coughing, EVD obstruction), ensure proper EVD drainage, and notify physician
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C.
Lower the head of the bed
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D.
Administer more fluid
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B.
Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees, daily sedation holidays, oral care with chlorhexidine, and DVT/stress ulcer prophylaxis
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C.
Frequent suctioning only
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D.
Allowing patient to self-extubate
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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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