Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient in the critica l care unit. The physician has ordered patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for the patient. The nurse understands what facts about the PCA? (Select all that apply.)

A. It is a safe and effective method for administering anal gesia. B. It has potentially fewer side effects than other routes of analgesic administration. C. It is an ideal method to provide critically ill patients so me control over their treatment. D. It does not work well without family assistance

Question 2 of 5

What strategies are appropriate for preventing deep vein tharboirbm.cbomo/steisst (DVT) and pulmonary embolus (PE) in an at-risk patient? (Select all that apply.) WWW .THENURSINGMASTERY.COM

A. Graduated compression stockings B. Heparin or low�molecular weight heparin C. Sequential compression devices D. Strict bed rest

Question 3 of 5

After attending an educational program, the nurse understaanbidrbs.c othma/tte swt hich the following situations would require an ethics consultation?

A. Conflict has occurred between the primary care provid er and family regarding treatment decisions. A family conference is held, and the family and primary care provider agree to a treatment plan that includes aggres sive treatment for 24 hours followed by re-evaluation. B. Family members disagree as to a patient�s course of tre atment. The patient has designated a healthcare proxy and has a written advancaebi rdb.icroemc/tteivste . C. A postoperative coronary artery bypass surgery patient was successfully resuscitated after sustaining a cardiopulmonary arrest i n the operating room The patient who is now not responding to treatment has a written advance directive and has a life partner at the bedside. D. Patient with multiple trauma and is not responding to treatment. No family members are known, and care is considered futile.

Question 4 of 5

A critically ill patient who is intubated and agitated is restrained with soft wrist restraints. Based on research findings, what is the best nursing action?

A. Maintain the restraints to protect patient safety. B. Remove the restraints periodically to check skin integrity. C. Remove the restraints periodically for range of motion. D. Assess and intervene for causes of agitation. Answer Key

Question 5 of 5

The family members are excited about being transferring t heir loved one from the critical care unit to the intermediate care unit. However, they are also fearful of the change in environment and nursing staff. To reduce relocation stress, the nurse ca n implement what intervention? (Select all that apply.)

A. Arranging for the nurses on the intermediate care unit to give the family a tour of the new unit. B. Contacting the primary care provider to see if the patient can stay one additional day in the critical care unit so that the family can adjus t better to the idea of a transfer. C. Ensuring that the patient will be located near the nurse �s station in the new unit. D. Inviting the nurse who will be assuming the patient�s care to meet with the patient and family in the critical care unit prior to transfer.

Critical Care Nursing Exam Questions

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