(Solved) Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3 Questions and Answers (Grade A+ 2023) Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L - Correct Answer Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? - Correct Answer Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? - Correct Answer pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is CORRECT? - Correct Answer Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the transfusion The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia
is: - Correct Answer 0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other pulmonary disease - Correct Answer Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas: - Correct Answer Eye
opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal: - Correct Answer Low cardiac output/cardiac index Antidote to Heparin - Correct Answer Protamine Sulfate The MOST appropriate method to initially verify appropriate endotracheal tube
placement includes: - Correct Answer CO2 detector, three point auscultation
What is the preferred site to infuse vasopressors such as dopamine and levophed? - Correct Answer Central Line What is the normal range for CVP? - Correct Answer 2-8 mm Hg
Special care should be given when administering IV Dopamine because: - Correct
Answer Infiltration leads to tissue necrosis You are caring for an 80-year-old female status post small bowel resection. Cardiac history of MI and CHF. Pt is 6hrs post op and VS as follows:
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