#1
Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with mechanical ventilation?
Pneumothorax
Barotrauma
Hyperkalemia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
#2
What is the primary purpose of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis in critical care?
To measure blood pressure
To assess renal function
To evaluate acid-base balance and oxygenation status
To monitor glucose levels
#3
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the use of loop diuretics?
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypocalcemia
#4
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of septic shock?
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
Constipation
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
Sedation
#6
What is the primary goal of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
To prevent hyperglycemia
To promote weight loss
To meet metabolic demands and prevent malnutrition
To decrease gastrointestinal motility
#7
Which medication is commonly administered to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) in traumatic brain injury patients?
Furosemide
Dopamine
Mannitol
Atropine
#8
What is the primary goal of sedation in mechanically ventilated patients?
To induce amnesia
To relieve anxiety
To promote comfort and synchrony with the ventilator
To maintain blood pressure
#9
What is the primary purpose of administering vasopressors in septic shock?
To decrease heart rate
To reduce systemic vascular resistance
To increase myocardial oxygen demand
To increase blood pressure
#10
Which of the following is a complication of prolonged immobility in critically ill patients?
Hypertension
Venous thromboembolism
Hypoglycemia
Respiratory alkalosis
#11
Which of the following is a common complication of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Hypoxemia
Hypernatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hypertension
#12
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for status epilepticus?
Phenytoin
Lorazepam
Fentanyl
Haloperidol
#13
Which assessment finding is indicative of a tension pneumothorax?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hyperresonance on percussion
Increased breath sounds
#14
What is the purpose of performing a neurological assessment in critical care patients?
To assess cardiac function
To evaluate respiratory status
To monitor neurological status and detect changes
To measure urine output
#15
What is the primary purpose of prone positioning in ARDS management?
To improve oxygenation
To reduce intracranial pressure
To decrease metabolic demand
To increase cardiac output
#16
What is the primary purpose of using neuromuscular blockade in mechanical ventilation?
To decrease oxygen consumption
To reduce airway resistance
To facilitate ventilator synchrony and improve oxygenation
To increase respiratory rate
#17
What is the primary purpose of therapeutic hypothermia in post-cardiac arrest care?
To reduce cerebral blood flow
To prevent ventricular arrhythmias
To decrease metabolic demand and protect neurological function
To increase the risk of hemorrhage