Question 1 of 5

The patient is diagnosed with acute kidney injury and has been getting dialysis 3 days per week. The patient complains of general malaise and is tachypneic. An arterial blood gas shows that the patient�s pH is 7.19, with a PCO of 30 mm Hg and a bicarbonate level of 13 mEq/L. The nurse prepares to

A. administer morphine to slow the respiratory rate. B. prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation. C. administer intravenous sodium bicarbonate. D. cancel tomorrow�s dialysis session.

Question 2 of 5

Continuous venovenous hemodialysis is used to

A. remove fluids and solutes through the process of convection. B. remove plasma water in cases of volume overload. C. remove plasma water and solutes by adding dialysate. D. combine ultrafiltration, convection and dialysis

Question 3 of 5

While caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery cathete r, the nurse notes the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) to be significantly higher than previously recorded values. The nurse assesses respirations to be unlabored at 16 breat hs/min, oxygen saturation of 98% on 3 L of oxygen via nasal cannula, and lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. What is the priority nursing action?

A. Increase supplemental oxygen and notify respiratory therapy. B. Notify the physician immediately of the assessment fin dings. C. Obtain a stat chest x-ray film to verify proper catheter placement. D. Zero reference and level the catheter at the phlebostati

Question 4 of 5

A patient has just been admitted to the ICU after being in a severe auto accident and losing one of her legs. Her husband has his hand over his heart and complains of a rapid heart rate. The nurse recognizes his condition as a sign of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome to stress?

A. Alarm stage B. Exhaustion stage C. Resistance stage D. Adaptation stage

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for an adolescent with a Milwaukee brace. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A. Wear the brace over a T-shirt 23 hours per day. B. Dress with the brace over regular clothing. C. Shower with the brace directly against the skin. D. Remove the brace just before going to bed.

Similar Questions

The spouse of a patient with terminal cancer visits daily and cheerfully talks with the patient about wedding anniversary plans for the next year. When the nurse asks about any concerns, the spouse says, 'I�m busy at work, but otherwise, things are fine.' Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

A 65-year-old patient admitted to the progressive care unit with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes. A set of arterial blood gases obtained on admissiaobnir bw.coitmh/oteustt supplemental oxygen shows pH 7.35; PaCO 55 mm Hg; bicarbonate 30 mEq/L ; PaO 65 mm Hg. These blood 2 2 gases reflect what condition?

The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient an d is charting outside the patient�s room when the ventilator alarm sounds. What is the priorit y order for the nurse to complete these actions? (Put a comma and space between each answer choice.)

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a traumatic brain injury following a motor vehicle crash. The patient�s Glasgow Coma Score is 3 anda binirbte.cromm/ittetset ntly withdraws when painful stimuli are introduced. The patient is ventilator dependent and occasionally takes a spontaneous breath. The primary care provider explains to the family that the patient has severe neurological impairment and it is not expected that the patient will ever recover consciousness. What concept does this situation depict?

The critical care environment is stressful to the patient. Which interventions assist in reducing this stress? (Select all that apply.)

Critical Care Nursing Questions and Answers PDF

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN