Critical Care NCLEX Practice Questions
120 questions
Which of the following best describes cardiac output?A patient with a history of heart failure presents with dyspnea, crackles in the lungs, and peripheral edema. Which assessment…Which of the following is a normal range for cardiac output in adults at rest?What is cardiac output?A patient is admitted with a suspected drug overdose. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient with aortic stenosis is at risk for decreased cardiac output due to:A patient with a pelvic fracture is at risk for hemorrhagic shock. Which nursing intervention is essential for managing pelvic…A patient presents to the emergency department with a foreign object lodged in the eye. What is the priority nursing…What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?Which hemodynamic parameter is most directly related to cardiac output?Which of the following factors directly affects stroke volume and subsequently cardiac output?A patient arrives at the emergency department following a snake bite. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?A patient is brought to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the…What effect does vasodilation have on cardiac output?Which of the following factors can decrease cardiac output in a patient with atrial fibrillation?What is the formula to calculate cardiac output?Which of the following conditions is associated with an increase in cardiac output?A patient is admitted with a suspected tension pneumothorax. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient with heart failure is prescribed a medication that increases contractility. How would this medication affect cardiac output?A patient is admitted with a sprained ankle. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient with a traumatic brain injury is at risk for developing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which nursing intervention helps…Which of the following is a common symptom of decreased cardiac output?In which condition would you expect to find an increased cardiac output?What is the primary mechanism by which the body regulates cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected neck injury. Which assessment finding indicates the need for immobilization?A 40-year-old female arrives at the emergency department with severe chest pain radiating to her back. The nurse suspects aortic…A patient with blunt abdominal trauma is at risk for developing hypovolemic shock. Which assessment finding indicates early compensation to…Which of the following conditions is associated with decreased cardiac output and inadequate tissue perfusion?During the initial assessment of a patient with a traumatic brain injury, which finding should the nurse prioritize?A patient is admitted with a nosebleed. What is the priority nursing action?A patient presents to the emergency department with a laceration on the forearm. The nurse notes active bleeding. Which of…During exercise, which of the following changes occur to increase cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected tension pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions should the nurse…A patient arrives at the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident with severe blunt trauma to the chest. The…A 25-year-old male arrives at the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. He is unconscious with shallow breathing and…The nurse is caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to…Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate to increase cardiac output in a patient experiencing hypovolemic shock?A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe dehydration following prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following…A patient is admitted to the emergency department with multiple fractures sustained in a fall. Which of the following assessments…Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in an increased cardiac output?Which of the following interventions can help improve cardiac output in a patient with heart failure?Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient with cardiac tamponade to optimize cardiac output?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected pelvic fracture. Which of the following interventions should the nurse…Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention to improve cardiac output in a patient with heart failure?A patient with septic shock is at risk for decreased cardiac output due to:Which of the following actions would increase cardiac output in a patient with hypovolemic shock?Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism for maintaining cardiac output in response to decreased stroke volume?Which of the following assessments is most indicative of adequate tissue perfusion?Which of the following is a risk factor for decreased cardiac output?A nurse is caring for a patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). Which hemodynamic effect is the IABP primarily…