Question 1

High-frequency ventilation improves pulmonary air leaks by:

Options :

A : Decreasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

B : Decreasing minute ventilation

C : Increasing the mean airway pressure

D : Increasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

Answer: A

Question 2

An infant is admitted with tonic-clonic movement of the lower extremities. The most likely etiology of the seizure is:

Options :

A : Lead poisoning

B : A febrile illness

C : A brain tumor

D : An arteriovenous malformation

Answer: B

Question 3

Which therapy is expected in the management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)?

Options :

A : PAOP monitoring and dobutamine

B : O# therapy and RBC transfusion

C : PAOP monitoring and sodium nitroprusside

D : O# therapy and alkalinization

Answer: D

Question 4

A 14-year-old post-MVC receives massive transfusion. Later, the abdomen is rigid. Which finding suggests abdominal compartment syndrome?

Options :

A : Decreased PIP

B : Oliguria

C : Decreased RA pressure

D : Polyuria

Answer: B

Question 5

A family member asks permission to visit a patient after work at 12:30 AM. On previous visits, the family member has been disruptive. To address the situation, a nurse should:

Options :

A : Ask the family member to visit before work

B : Ask the family member to visit during scheduled visiting hours

C : Not allow the visit, as the patient will be sleeping

D : Allow the family member to visit after setting behavioral limits

Answer: D