Learn Mode

Critical Care Nursing Assessments and Interventions Quiz

Go to Quiz Page

Which vital sign is typically considered the most important to monitor in critical care settings?

Blood Pressure

Explanation

Indicator of perfusion and cardiovascular function.

Intravenous fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients is primarily performed with:

Isotonic crystalloids

Explanation

To maintain intravascular volume.

Which of the following is a common complication associated with central venous catheters?

Infection

Explanation

Risk of bloodstream infections.

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to assess:

Level of consciousness

Explanation

Degree of brain function impairment.

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers?

Braden Scale

Explanation

Predictor of pressure ulcer risk.

Which of the following is a primary goal in the management of a patient with sepsis?

Early antibiotic administration

Explanation

Crucial for improving outcomes.

The presence of jugular venous distension (JVD) is most commonly associated with:

Right heart failure

Explanation

Indicator of elevated right atrial pressure.

Capnography, measuring the partial pressure of CO2 in respiratory gases, is especially important in monitoring patients:

Undergoing sedation

Explanation

To prevent hypoventilation and apnea.

In ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), which ventilator setting is crucial for reducing lung injury?

PEEP

Explanation

Prevents alveolar collapse, maintains oxygenation.

#10

The use of vasopressors is indicated in the management of:

Septic shock

Explanation

To restore perfusion pressure and reverse shock.

#11

A 'shift to the left' in a complete blood count with differential is indicative of:

Bacterial infection

Explanation

Increased immature white blood cells.

#12

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is indicated in critical care for patients with:

Acute kidney injury with hemodynamic instability

Explanation

Provides slow and continuous clearance.

#13

Prone positioning is used in the management of ARDS because it:

Improves V/Q mismatch

Explanation

Enhances oxygenation.

Critical Care Nursing Assessments and Interventions Quiz

Which vital sign is typically considered the most important to monitor in critical care settings?

Intravenous fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients is primarily performed with:

Which of the following is a common complication associated with central venous catheters?

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to assess:

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers?

Which of the following is a primary goal in the management of a patient with sepsis?

The presence of jugular venous distension (JVD) is most commonly associated with:

Capnography, measuring the partial pressure of CO2 in respiratory gases, is especially important in monitoring patients:

In ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), which ventilator setting is crucial for reducing lung injury?

The use of vasopressors is indicated in the management of:

A 'shift to the left' in a complete blood count with differential is indicative of:

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is indicated in critical care for patients with:

Prone positioning is used in the management of ARDS because it:

Test Your Knowledge