Prophecy OR RN A v2 Test with complete Solutions

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Question 1: Common complications of massive transfusions are

CORRECT ANSWER : Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC,

hypothermia, and fibrinolysis

Question 2: ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L

CORRECT ANSWER : Metabolic Acidosis

Question 3: Long term use of TPN may lead to:

CORRECT ANSWER : Liver Failure

Question 4: Which of the following is a potential complication

of high PEEP

CORRECT ANSWER : Pneumothorax

Question 5: What is a common assessment finding for a patient

returning from a small bowel resection?

CORRECT ANSWER : Hypoactive bowel sounds

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Question 6: Your patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic,

anxious, tachycardic, and has clammy skin. Which of the following would you suspect.A)WRONG Hypoxemia

• Acute MI
• Panic Attack
• Hypoglycemia

CORRECT ANSWER : D) Hypoglycemia

Question 7: The staff nurse asks the nursing assistant to check

on a patient. The nursing assistant reports back that the patient is experiencing chest pain and is diaphorectic. Which of the following can the staff nurse delegate to the assistant?

• WRONG Calling the physician
• Gathering vitals and assessing the cause for the change in

status

• Informing the charge nurse that a patient needs attention
• Obtaining a medication for the nurse to administer to the

patient

CORRECT ANSWER : C) Informing the charge nurse that a

patient needs attention

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Question 8: Your patient returned from PACU after surgery and

is very drowsy. She attempts to eat a candy bar and begins to choke. The physician is unable to clear the airway. You would expect to prepare for which of the following. emergency procedures?

• WRONG Endotracheal Intubation
• Chest tube insertion
• Tracheostomy
• Bronchoscopy

CORRECT ANSWER : C) Tracheostomy

Question 9: The initial insulin therapy for a patient with acute

DKA is usually administered by which route

CORRECT ANSWER : Intravenous bolus followed by a

continuous infusion

Question 10: Screening tests for DIC include:

CORRECT ANSWER : D-Dimer and FDPs

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Question 11: Which of the following hormones is secreted by

the hypothalamus in an effort to regulate water balance?

CORRECT ANSWER : ADH

Question 12: Which of the following IV sedatives would most

likely be ordered for a non-intubated patient?

CORRECT ANSWER : Precedex

Question 13: Your patient is in bed and eating lunch when they

begin to cough and gag. Suddenly they become dyspneic and bradycardic with excessive salivation. What do you suspect happened?

CORRECT ANSWER : Aspiration

Question 14: Which of the following is a response of the

cardiovascular system to early sepsis?

CORRECT ANSWER : Increased cardiac output and reduced

systemic vascular resistance

Question 15: Which patient would you expect to be extubated?