Critical Care Nursing Procedures and Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge of critical care nursing with questions on assessment tools, mechanical ventilation, medication, complications, and interventions.

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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

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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

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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

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Which of the following is a common complication of endotracheal intubation?

Hypothermia

Hypovolemia

Pneumothorax

Hypernatremia

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Which of the following is a common indication for the use of vasopressors in critical care?

Hypertension

Hypovolemic shock

Hypoglycemia

Respiratory alkalosis

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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

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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

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Which medication is commonly used for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients?

Fentanyl

Epinephrine

Albuterol

Norepinephrine

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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

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#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

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#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

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#12

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics in critical care patients?

Hyperactivity

Bradycardia

Hypotension

Hypothermia

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#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

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#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

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#15

Which of the following is a complication associated with prolonged immobility in critical care patients?

Hyperkalemia

Hypoglycemia

Deep vein thrombosis

Hypertension

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#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

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#17

Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation in critical care?

Atelectasis

Hypernatremia

Hypothyroidism

Hypokalemia

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#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

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#19

Which of the following is a common complication of enteral feeding in critically ill patients?

Diarrhea

Hyperglycemia

Hypernatremia

Hypokalemia

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Critical Care Nursing Procedures and Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is a common assessment tool used in critical care nursing?

What is the primary goal of mechanical ventilation in critical care?

What is the purpose of suctioning in critical care nursing?

Which of the following is a common complication of endotracheal intubation?

Which of the following is a common indication for the use of vasopressors in critical care?

What is the purpose of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring (telemetry) in critical care?

What is the primary purpose of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis in critical care?

Which medication is commonly used for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients?

What is the purpose of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) in critical care?

What is the purpose of administering vasopressors in critical care?

Which of the following is a common method for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics in critical care patients?

What is the primary goal of nutritional support in critically ill patients?

What is the primary purpose of using a central venous catheter (CVC) in critical care?

Which of the following is a complication associated with prolonged immobility in critical care patients?

What is the primary purpose of using continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critical care?

Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation in critical care?

What is the primary purpose of administering prophylactic antibiotics in critical care?

Which of the following is a common complication of enteral feeding in critically ill patients?

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