Critical Care NCLEX Practice Questions
120 questions
A patient is admitted with a suspected fractured hip. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected cervical spine injury. Which of the following interventions should the…Which of the following clinical manifestations is associated with decreased cardiac output?A patient with a severe head injury is intubated and mechanically ventilated. Which arterial blood gas (ABG) value indicates adequate…A patient arrives at the emergency department with a traumatic amputation of the lower extremity. Which of the following interventions…Which diagnostic test is commonly used to evaluate cardiac output?A patient arrives at the emergency department with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following assessments should the nurse…A patient is brought to the emergency department with burns to the lower extremities. What is the priority nursing intervention?A patient presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and hemodynamic instability. Which of the following conditions should…A patient is admitted with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which diagnostic test is essential for assessing potential internal…A patient presents to the emergency department with a severe allergic reaction. Which of the following medications should the nurse…A patient presents to the emergency department with severe bleeding from a laceration on the forearm. What is the nurse's…Which of the following factors can decrease cardiac output?A patient is admitted with a suspected concussion following a fall. What is the priority nursing action?Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a patient with decreased cardiac output due to heart failure?The nurse is caring for a patient with a stab wound to the chest. Which assessment finding indicates tension pneumothorax?The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a burn injury to the lower extremities. Which finding indicates a…Which of the following statements regarding cardiac output in elderly patients is true?A patient is brought to the emergency department with a penetrating chest injury. Which of the following assessments should the…What condition is characterized by an inadequate cardiac output to meet the body's metabolic demands?
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