Nursing Care and Critical Decision-Making in Acute Patient Situations Quiz

Test your knowledge on vital interventions and assessments in acute care scenarios. Explore questions on cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, shock, and more.

#1

Which of the following vital signs is NOT typically measured in acute patient care?

Temperature
Blood Pressure
Pulse Oximetry
Blood Glucose Level
#2

What is the primary purpose of using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in acute patient assessment?

To assess pain levels
To evaluate motor function
To measure level of consciousness
To determine respiratory status
#3

Which of the following is a priority intervention in managing a patient with severe sepsis or septic shock?

Administering anticoagulants
Initiating antibiotic therapy
Providing supplemental oxygen
Administering antipyretics
#4

Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Administering antipyretics
Elevating the lower extremities
Administering epinephrine
Providing a warm blanket
#5

What is the priority action for a nurse when encountering a patient with a compromised airway?

Administering pain medication
Initiating CPR
Ensuring a patent airway
Measuring blood pressure
#6

During a cardiac arrest situation, what is the first step in the BLS (Basic Life Support) algorithm?

Check for responsiveness
Open the airway
Begin chest compressions
Call for help
#7

In acute respiratory distress, which intervention takes precedence?

Administering oxygen
Initiating mechanical ventilation
Administering bronchodilators
Elevating the patient's legs
#8

Which medication is commonly administered to reverse opioid overdose in an acute care setting?

Naloxone
Epinephrine
Atropine
Diazepam
#9

In a patient with suspected internal bleeding, which assessment finding is most concerning?

Decreased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased respiratory rate
Decreased temperature
#10

Which symptom is commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Hypoglycemia
Polyuria
Bradycardia
Hypertension
#11

What is the most appropriate initial action if a patient exhibits signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Administering analgesics
Increasing fluid intake
Elevating the head of the bed
Administering antipyretics
#12

Which laboratory value is most indicative of acute renal failure?

Increased serum creatinine
Decreased white blood cell count
Increased platelet count
Decreased serum potassium
#13

What is the primary goal of using mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure?

To reduce intracranial pressure
To improve gas exchange
To decrease heart rate
To increase blood pressure
#14

In acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), which cardiac enzyme is typically elevated within the first few hours?

Troponin
CK-MB
Myoglobin
LDH
#15

Which electrolyte abnormality is commonly associated with rhabdomyolysis?

Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyperkalemia

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