Question 1

A patient is intubated, is unable to follow simple commands, and has no history of alcohol abuse. The patient has become increasingly disoriented and confused over the past 24 hours. After assessment and treatment of pain, the best medication intervention for management is

Options :

A : lorazepam (Ativan).

B : cisatracurium (Nimbex).

C : midazolam (Versed).

D : dexmedetomidine (Precedex).

Answer: D

Question 2

An older adult patient reports an inability to sleep due to staff waking the patient for frequent neurological assessments. In order to minimize sleep disruptions, the nurse should

Options :

A : encourage the patient to sleep between assessments.

B : discontinue neurologic assessments.

C : establish a schedule with the provider.

D : move the patient to the quieter part of the unit.

Answer: C

Question 3

The most appropriate therapy for carboxyhemoglobinemia is

Options :

A : 100% O2 administration.

B : inhaled corticosteroids.

C : hyperventilation.

D : aerosolized beta-agonists.

Answer: A

Question 4

A common problem in patients with third-degree AV block is

Options :

A : hypoperfusion.

B : heart failure.

C : hypoxia.

D : chest pain.

Answer: A

Question 5

For a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism, which of the following is the most definitive diagnostic test?

Options :

A : pulmonary angiography

B : ABG analysis

C : ventilation scan

D : chest x-ray

Answer: A