Critical Care NCLEX Practice Questions
120 questions
The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple fractures following a motor vehicle accident. Which complication should the nurse…Which of the following factors can decrease stroke volume?When caring for a patient with suspected spinal cord injury, the nurse should prioritize which action?Which medication is commonly used to improve cardiac output by increasing myocardial contractility?A patient with a head injury presents to the emergency department with unequal pupil size and altered mental status. The…A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction after receiving a bee sting. What is the priority nursing intervention?Which of the following would decrease cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a gunshot wound to the chest. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient with a history of epilepsy presents to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure. Which of the following…A patient is admitted with multiple fractures following a motor vehicle accident. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication?During a disaster drill, the nurse identifies a patient with difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a rapid heart rate. What is…Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body?A patient is admitted with a suspected stroke. What is the priority nursing action?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?In a patient with severe aortic regurgitation, which intervention is aimed at reducing the workload on the heart and improving…Which of the following is an example of a positive inotropic agent?Which of the following statements about cardiac output is true?The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple traumatic injuries. Which assessment finding indicates the need for immediate intervention?Which of the following assessment findings indicates a potential decrease in cardiac output?What effect does increased preload have on cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Upon assessment, the nurse notes signs…A nurse is caring for a patient with cardiogenic shock. Which intervention would be most appropriate to improve cardiac output?In a patient with heart failure, which medication is commonly prescribed to increase cardiac output by reducing afterload?Which of the following conditions is associated with an increase in cardiac output?The nurse is caring for a patient who experienced a traumatic brain injury. Which intervention is a priority in preventing…What is the normal range for cardiac output in adults?A patient is admitted with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?A patient with a traumatic brain injury develops diabetes insipidus. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?Which of the following conditions is characterized by an inability of the heart to generate sufficient cardiac output to meet…Which of the following factors can lead to decreased cardiac output?Which vital sign parameter is directly influenced by changes in cardiac output?A trauma patient is admitted with suspected spinal cord injury following a fall. Which of the following interventions should the…Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism the body uses to maintain cardiac output in response to decreased stroke…Which of the following would be an expected finding in a patient with increased cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected snake bite. What is the priority nursing intervention?Which of the following medications is commonly used to increase cardiac output in patients with heart failure by enhancing myocardial…A patient arrives at the emergency department with a severe head injury. Which of the following assessments should the nurse…A patient with a femur fracture is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome. Which assessment finding is characteristic of…A patient is admitted with a stab wound to the abdomen. What is the priority nursing action?A patient with suspected spinal cord injury is brought to the emergency department. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism the body utilizes to increase cardiac output in response to decreased blood…Which of the following would increase cardiac output?A patient with a traumatic brain injury is at risk for developing diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding should the nurse…Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient with decreased cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected fracture of the left arm. What is the priority nursing…In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which physiological change contributes to decreased cardiac output?Which of the following best describes cardiac output?What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on cardiac output?Which of the following factors directly affects cardiac output?A patient arrives at the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction. What intervention should the nurse anticipate?
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