Question 1

If shock is left untreated, the body's natural compensatory mechanisms will begin to fail, causing decreased blood flow. Which of the following blood tests can one obtain to evaluate for organ injury?

Options :

A : Cardiac enzymes

B : Complete blood count

C : Lactic acid

D : Renal panel

Answer: C

Question 2

A construction worker presents with left eye pain and redness. He reports having a feeling of "something stuck in my eye". He denies any changes in his vision, but the left eye has clear tearing, erythematic sclera and he complains of photophobia. Which of the following is consistent with his chief complaint?

Options :

A : Corneal Ulceration

B : Retinal Detachment

C : Corneal Abrasion

D : Hyphema

Answer: C

Question 3

How does shock usually progress?

Options :

A : Compensated to hypotensive shock in hours and hypotensive shock to cardiac arrest in minutes

B : Compensated to hypotensive shock in minutes and hypotensive shock to cardiac arrest in hours

C : Hypotensive to compensated shock in hours and compensated shock to cardiac arrest in minutes

D : Hypotensive to compensated shock in minutes and compensated shock to cardiac arrest in hours

Answer: A

Question 4

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 5

Patients with any form of hepatitis should be instructed to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Options :

A : Avoid Alcohol

B : Eat small frequent meals low in fat

C : Avoid Steroid medications

D : Eat small frequent meals low in carbohydrates

Answer: D

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