#1
Which of the following is a common assessment tool used in critical care nursing?
Glasgow Coma Scale
Body Mass Index
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Pulse Oximetry
#2
What is the primary goal of mechanical ventilation in critical care?
To improve oxygenation
To reduce blood pressure
To promote sleep
To decrease heart rate
#3
What is the purpose of suctioning in critical care nursing?
To administer medication
To maintain airway patency
To assess neurological status
To monitor blood pressure
#4
Which of the following is a common complication of endotracheal intubation?
Hypothermia
Hypovolemia
Pneumothorax
Hypernatremia
#5
Which of the following is a common indication for the use of vasopressors in critical care?
Hypertension
Hypovolemic shock
Hypoglycemia
Respiratory alkalosis
#6
What is the purpose of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring (telemetry) in critical care?
To assess respiratory rate
To monitor cardiac rhythm
To measure urine output
To evaluate liver function
#7
What is the primary purpose of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis in critical care?
To assess liver function
To measure electrolyte levels
To evaluate acid-base balance
To monitor urine output
#8
Which medication is commonly used for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients?
Fentanyl
Epinephrine
Albuterol
Norepinephrine
#9
What is the purpose of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) in critical care?
To measure central venous pressure
To monitor cardiac output
To administer medications
To measure blood glucose levels
#10
What is the purpose of administering vasopressors in critical care?
To decrease heart rate
To improve tissue perfusion
To induce sleep
To reduce anxiety
#11
Which of the following is a common method for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Routine changing of ventilator circuits
Administering high-dose antibiotics
Increasing sedation levels
Reducing patient mobility
#12
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics in critical care patients?
Hyperactivity
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hypothermia
#13
What is the primary goal of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
To induce weight loss
To minimize caloric intake
To prevent malnutrition
To reduce protein intake
#14
What is the primary purpose of using a central venous catheter (CVC) in critical care?
To measure arterial blood pressure
To administer enteral nutrition
To assess neurological status
To monitor central venous pressure
#15
Which of the following is a complication associated with prolonged immobility in critical care patients?
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypertension
#16
What is the primary purpose of using continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critical care?
To monitor blood glucose levels
To administer pain medication
To support renal function
To assess neurological status
#17
Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation in critical care?
Atelectasis
Hypernatremia
Hypothyroidism
Hypokalemia
#18
What is the primary purpose of administering prophylactic antibiotics in critical care?
To treat fungal infections
To prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections
To reduce blood pressure
To increase oxygenation
#19
Which of the following is a common complication of enteral feeding in critically ill patients?
Diarrhea
Hyperglycemia
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia