PROPHECY GENERAL ICU A RN V3 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS, DISTINCTION LEVEL ASSIGNMENT/ FALL
2023
One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you
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charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is
to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you
prioritize your time?
Correct Ans- Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patient for
transfer.
Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of
medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications?
Correct Ans- Ask the provider to update the route of administration.
What laboratory value should you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting
coffee ground emesis?
Correct Ans- Hemoglobin
What ECG finding is indicative of hyperkalema?
Correct Ans- peaked T wave
You witness a patient that is not assigned to you fall out of bed and begin
crying for help but you do not see the assigned nurse to assist the patient.
What should you do first?
Correct Ans- Check on the patient's status and call for assistance.
When assessing for fever in your intubated patient, placement of the
thermometer in which area would be most accurate?
Correct Ans- Pulmonary artery or bladder
Your patient has just completed IV potassium replacement. When should you
collect their repeat potassium level?
Correct Ans- 30-60 min
Your patient is receiving an antiarrhythmic agent. Which of the following
assessment parameters is the MOST important for you to evaluate?
Correct Ans- ECG
Your patient is undergoing a weaning trial from the ventilator. Fifteen minutes
into the trial the patient's heart rate increases to 140 bpm and they start to
grab at their oxygen and IV tubing. What should you do NEXT?
Correct Ans- C. Stop weaning and rest the patient
While assessing a patient just admitted to the hospital, he admits to drinking
12 cans of beer a day, with the last drink being right before admission. What is
the expected onset of delirium tremens?
Correct Ans- Within 48-72 hours
You have administered a pain medication that has a half-life of 120 minutes,
onset of action 6 min, tmax of 15 minutes, and is mostly excreted in the uring.
when can the patient expect the medication to start working
Correct Ans- 6 minutes
A lethargic but oriented patient is being admitted for sepsis and their family
member is in the waiting area. Their belonging include a ring, cell phone, and
wallet. The patient asks if they can keep the ring on and phone at bedside.
What is your BEST response?
Correct Ans- It is best if your family takes your belongings.
What is a significant complication of imaging studies performed with iv
contrast
Correct Ans- Acute kidney i [Show Less]