Question 1

What is the normal value of mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO₂)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 60% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  Above 80% 
A)  Less than 60% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  Above 80% C

Question 2

Which of the following factors contribute to an individual's overall stress,leading to possible complication in the form of acute distress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain management 
B)  Length of ICU stay 
C)  ICU experience 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pain management 
B)  Length of ICU stay 
C)  ICU experience 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

Which of the following may cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances in the form of deficits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diaphoresis and wounds 
B)  Diarrhea and vomiting 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Diaphoresis and wounds 
B)  Diarrhea and vomiting 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Which of the following provides an immediate route for fluids,electrolytes,nutrition,and medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intraaortic balloon device 
B)  Pulmonary artery balloon flotation catheter 
C)  Intraarterial lines 
D)  Intravenous lines 
A)  Intraaortic balloon device 
B)  Pulmonary artery balloon flotation catheter 
C)  Intraarterial lines 
D)  Intravenous lines

Question 5

What is the normal pH of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Below 7.35 
B)  7.35 to 7.45 
C)  7.45 to 7.55 
D)  Above 7.55 
A)  Below 7.35 
B)  7.35 to 7.45 
C)  7.45 to 7.55 
D)  Above 7.55

Question 6

Which heart sound is an early indicator of congestive heart failure with underlying fluid overload?

Accepted Answer

A)  S1 
B)  S2 
C)  S3 
D)  S4 
A)  S1 
B)  S2 
C)  S3 
D)  S4

Question 7

What is the normal range for PaO₂ in young adults in the upright seated position?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 to 85 mm Hg 
B)  85 to 95 mm Hg 
C)  90 to 100 mm Hg 
D)  100 to 110 mm Hg 
A)  70 to 85 mm Hg 
B)  85 to 95 mm Hg 
C)  90 to 100 mm Hg 
D)  100 to 110 mm Hg

Question 8

What is the earliest and most sensitive indicator of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased peripheral blood pressure 
B)  Changes in consciousness 
C)  Pallor and skin dryness 
D)  Hyporeflexia 
A)  Decreased peripheral blood pressure 
B)  Changes in consciousness 
C)  Pallor and skin dryness 
D)  Hyporeflexia

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely symptomatic of fluid excess?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jugular vein distention 
B)  Blood pressure decrease 
C)  Decreased skin turgor 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Jugular vein distention 
B)  Blood pressure decrease 
C)  Decreased skin turgor 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which assessment of arousal and brain activity includes a review of motor,sensory,pain,arousal,and cognitive status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale 
B)  Glasgow Coma Scale 
C)  Electroencephalogram 
D)  FACES scale 
A)  Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale 
B)  Glasgow Coma Scale 
C)  Electroencephalogram 
D)  FACES scale

Question 11

If a patient's chest tube becomes dislodged during mobilization,what is the appropriate protocol for a physical therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempt to replace the tube immediately before notifying a nurse. 
B)  Monitor the patient's pulse and breathing after notifying a nurse. 
C)  Apply immediate compression to the site and notify a nurse. 
D)  Keep the site clean and clear of linens or other objects while notifying a nurse. 
A)  Attempt to replace the tube immediately before notifying a nurse. 
B)  Monitor the patient's pulse and breathing after notifying a nurse. 
C)  Apply immediate compression to the site and notify a nurse. 
D)  Keep the site clean and clear of linens or other objects while notifying a nurse.

Question 12

Which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias are life threatening or require immediate recognition and treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjunctional tachycardias 
B)  Ventricular tachycardia 
C)  Ventricular fibrillation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Subjunctional tachycardias 
B)  Ventricular tachycardia 
C)  Ventricular fibrillation 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is a disturbance resulting from acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypercapnia 
B)  Bicarbonate excess 
C)  Tetany 
D)  Hypokalemia 
A)  Hypercapnia 
B)  Bicarbonate excess 
C)  Tetany 
D)  Hypokalemia

Question 14

What is the normal range for pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 to 12 mm Hg 
B)  15 to 20 mm Hg 
C)  20 to 30 mm Hg 
D)  30 to 35 mm Hg 
A)  7 to 12 mm Hg 
B)  15 to 20 mm Hg 
C)  20 to 30 mm Hg 
D)  30 to 35 mm Hg

Question 15

What percentage of intravascular fluid deficit must develop before blood pressure drops significantly?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to10% 
B)  10% to15% 
C)  15% to 25% 
D)  25% to 35% 
A)  5% to10% 
B)  10% to15% 
C)  15% to 25% 
D)  25% to 35%

Question 16

Which of the following is an indicator of fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Sinus tachycardia 
C)  Jugular pulse visible at a 45-degree sitting angle 
D)  Atrial dysrhythmias 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Sinus tachycardia 
C)  Jugular pulse visible at a 45-degree sitting angle 
D)  Atrial dysrhythmias

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of upper motor neuron involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progressive muscle weakness 
B)  The Babinski sign 
C)  Hyperreflexia 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Progressive muscle weakness 
B)  The Babinski sign 
C)  Hyperreflexia 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following provides information about the adequacy of right heart function given that it is measured using a catheter advanced into the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  CVP 
B)  PAP 
C)  LAP 
D)  LVP 
A)  CVP 
B)  PAP 
C)  LAP 
D)  LVP

Question 19

Which of the following refers to acute reductions in arterial carbon dioxide levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxia 
B)  Hyperoxia 
C)  Hypocapnia 
D)  Hypercapnia 
A)  Hypoxia 
B)  Hyperoxia 
C)  Hypocapnia 
D)  Hypercapnia

Question 20

Where should chest drainage systems be located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher than chest level 
B)  At chest level 
C)  Lower than chest level 
D)  At the head of the hospital bed 
A)  Higher than chest level 
B)  At chest level 
C)  Lower than chest level 
D)  At the head of the hospital bed

Exam 16: Monitoring Systems, catheters, and Devices in the Intensive Care Unit

What is the normal value of mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO₂)?

Which of the following factors contribute to an individual's overall stress,leading to possible complication in the form of acute distress disorder?

Which of the following may cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances in the form of deficits?

Which of the following provides an immediate route for fluids,electrolytes,nutrition,and medication?

What is the normal pH of the body?

Which heart sound is an early indicator of congestive heart failure with underlying fluid overload?

What is the normal range for PaO₂ in young adults in the upright seated position?

What is the earliest and most sensitive indicator of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Which of the following is most likely symptomatic of fluid excess?

Which assessment of arousal and brain activity includes a review of motor,sensory,pain,arousal,and cognitive status?

If a patient's chest tube becomes dislodged during mobilization,what is the appropriate protocol for a physical therapist?

Which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias are life threatening or require immediate recognition and treatment?

Which of the following is a disturbance resulting from acidosis?

What is the normal range for pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)?

What percentage of intravascular fluid deficit must develop before blood pressure drops significantly?

Which of the following is an indicator of fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following is an example of upper motor neuron involvement?

Which of the following provides information about the adequacy of right heart function given that it is measured using a catheter advanced into the right atrium?

Which of the following refers to acute reductions in arterial carbon dioxide levels?

Where should chest drainage systems be located?

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