Question 1

A patient is intubated for respiratory failure. There is a sudden decrease in the oxygenation. A nurse should use the mnemonic ________ to assess the situation.

Options :

A : SAMPLE

B : MONA

C : DOPE

D : FAME

Answer: C

Question 2

The normal progression to cardiac arrest in children is:

Options :

A : Shock; Respiratory distress and failure; Cardiopulmonary failure; Cardiac Arrest

B : Cardiopulmonary failure; Shock; Respiratory distress and failure; Cardiac Arrest

C : Respiratory distress and failure; Shock; Cardiopulmonary failure; Cardiac Arrest

D : Shock; Cardiopulmonary failure; Respiratory distress and failure; Cardiac Arrest

Answer: C

Question 3

A 62yearold male presents with shooting pain to the left side of his neck for the past 24 hours. He denies any injuries, no fever or chills. He states that the area is burning and tingling and occasionally pruritic. You examine his skin and visualize a very light linear reddened line. The patient is suspicious for which of the following?

Options :

A : Exanthema

B : Shingles

C : Poison Ivy Contact Dermatitis

D : Psoriasis

Answer: B

Question 4

You are caring for a patient who has had an acute MI. His systolic blood pressure is 88 mm Hg. His extremities are cool and pale. He has a urinary catheter in place with no urine output. Upon examination, he has narrowing pulse pressures and poor capillary refill. What type of shock is this patient likely experiencing?

Options :

A : Hypovolemic shock

B : Neurogenic shock

C : Cardiogenic shock

D : Distributive shock

Answer: C

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis includes this physical finding(s):

Options :

A : Epigastric pain radiating to the back

B : Decrease bowel sounds

C : Rebound tenderness

D : All of the above

Answer: D

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