Emergency and Critical Care

What is the priority intervention in a patient with suspected spinal cord injury?

What is the first step in the primary survey during trauma assessment?

What is the most reliable indicator of effective CPR?

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio in adult CPR (one rescuer)?

What is the first-line drug for anaphylaxis?

What is the priority for a patient with a GCS of 6?

What rhythm is most responsive to defibrillation?

What is the main goal of fluid resuscitation in shock?

What is the first intervention in suspected sepsis?

What finding indicates hypovolemic shock?

What is a priority in burn patients during initial assessment?

What lab value confirms metabolic acidosis?

What is the role of norepinephrine in shock?

What is a critical complication of tension pneumothorax?

What is the priority nursing action after endotracheal intubation?

What is the expected effect of mannitol in head trauma?

What is the priority in status epilepticus?

What is a typical sign of cardiac tamponade?

What is the purpose of synchronized cardioversion?

What lab should be monitored during massive transfusion?

What is a key sign of increased intracranial pressure?

What is the priority in a chest trauma with flail chest?

What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?

What finding suggests early septic shock?

What is the use of rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?

What is the main goal in treating a stroke?

What rhythm needs transcutaneous pacing?

What finding is most concerning in acute pancreatitis?

What is the purpose of lactate measurement in critical care?

What drug reverses opioid overdose?

What is the initial treatment for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

What is the purpose of PEEP in mechanical ventilation?

What is a sign of respiratory failure?

What is the first response to ventricular tachycardia without a pulse?

What is the primary assessment in trauma?

What is the best indicator of effective ventilation?

What is the target temperature range for therapeutic hypothermia?

What is the most important sign of tamponade physiology?

What is an early indicator of shock in pediatrics?

What is the primary use of dopamine in ICU?

What is the priority nursing intervention after central line placement?

What is a sign of early hypoxia?

What is the first-line treatment for unstable A-fib with rapid rate?

What is a serious side effect of propofol?

What lab is most critical to monitor with TPN?

What is a potential risk of positive pressure ventilation?

What is a normal intracranial pressure (ICP)?

What is the purpose of giving calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia?

What is the recommended needle size for tension pneumothorax decompression?

What sign is most concerning in a patient post-head trauma?

What is the priority for a patient in diabetic ketoacidosis?

What does a Swan-Ganz catheter measure?

What is a typical complication of massive blood transfusion?

What is a sign of fat embolism syndrome?

What is the best position for a patient with shock?

What is the target SpO2 in critically ill patients on oxygen therapy?

What is the priority after ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)?

What is the purpose of activated charcoal in poisoning?

What is the most reliable indicator of fluid resuscitation effectiveness?

What is the initial treatment for hypertensive crisis?

What is a priority assessment in status asthmaticus?

What is a complication of high-dose vasopressor use?

What is the recommended rate of fluid bolus in hypovolemic shock?

What is a sign of cardiac tamponade on ECG?

What is the effect of dopamine at low doses?

What is a key nursing action during blood transfusion?

What is the purpose of CVP monitoring?

What is a late sign of organ dysfunction in sepsis?

What is the priority in rapid trauma assessment?

What is the best way to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

What is the use of sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest?

What does an elevated troponin indicate?

What is the purpose of permissive hypotension in trauma?

What is the priority for a patient with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3?

What is a hallmark of neurogenic shock?

What electrolyte imbalance is common in crush injuries?

What is the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in trauma?

What is the main effect of nitroglycerin in chest pain?

What is the nurse’s priority during rapid sequence intubation?

What is the first step in managing asystole?

What is the priority assessment in a patient with facial burns?

What finding is most indicative of myocardial infarction?

What is the most appropriate site for intraosseous access?

What is the role of vasopressin in cardiac arrest?

What is an early sign of compartment syndrome?

What does Beck’s triad indicate?

What is the expected ABG in respiratory acidosis?

What is a priority action for active GI bleeding with hypotension?

What rhythm is best treated with amiodarone?

What is the goal of using a central venous catheter in ICU?

What is a key sign of neurogenic shock?

What should be done after ROSC in cardiac arrest?

What is the primary effect of epinephrine in ACLS?

What is a danger of hypothermia in trauma?

What is the effect of sodium nitroprusside in hypertensive emergency?

What lab should be closely monitored in DKA?

What is the antidote for heparin overdose?

What is an early sign of respiratory fatigue?

What is a benefit of non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP)?

What is the cause of paradoxical chest movement?

What is the best indicator of cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?

What does PEA indicate on a monitor?

What does a lactate level >4 mmol/L indicate?

What is the purpose of FAST exam in trauma?

What is a priority after massive GI bleeding?

What is a hallmark of spinal shock?

What does ETCO2 monitor?

What drug is used for rapid control of seizures?

What is the most critical action for chest pain with ST-elevation?

What is the most appropriate use of cricoid pressure?

What lab must be monitored with digoxin?

What is the first response to suspected air embolism?

What is the target MAP in shock resuscitation?

What is the most accurate way to verify NG tube placement?

What rhythm is associated with torsades de pointes?

What is the initial dose of adenosine for stable SVT?

What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?

What is a risk of prolonged ICU sedation?

What is the most immediate concern after ROSC?

What is the priority in hypoglycemia with altered LOC?

What is the initial nursing action for a patient having a seizure?

What does a widened QRS complex suggest?

What is the main goal in treating a patient with acute coronary syndrome?

What is the effect of beta-blockers in myocardial infarction?

What is a critical sign of organ rejection after transplant?

What is the nurse’s action for a chest tube with continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber?

What is the earliest indicator of neurological deterioration?

What is the most reliable method to detect correct ET tube placement?

What is the preferred fluid for initial resuscitation in burn patients?

What is the role of atropine in ACLS?

What is a sign of successful defibrillation?

What is the target SpO₂ after ROSC?

What is the priority in managing a patient with suspected stroke?

What does the Monroe-Kellie doctrine explain?

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) used for?

What is the nursing intervention for bradycardia with hypotension?

What is an indication for emergent dialysis?

What is the purpose of bispectral index (BIS) monitoring?

What is the expected ECG change in hyperkalemia?

What is the initial step for suspected tension pneumothorax?

What does Cullen’s sign indicate?

What is a danger of overcorrecting sodium in hyponatremia?

What is the most important intervention in multiple trauma?

What lab indicates tissue hypoperfusion?

What is the goal of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest?

What is the nurse’s action when a chest tube becomes disconnected?

What is an early sign of hypovolemic shock?

What is the purpose of sedation vacation in ICU?

What is a risk of positive fluid balance in ICU?

What is the purpose of train-of-four (TOF) monitoring?

What is a sign of early ventilator-associated pneumonia?

What is the best position for a patient with increased ICP?

What is a concern in rapid correction of DKA?

What is a sign of fluid overload during transfusion?

What electrolyte imbalance prolongs the QT interval?

What is a common sign of pulmonary embolism?

What is the most important initial step in code blue?

What is the reversal agent for warfarin?

What complication occurs with too rapid blood transfusion?

What is a hallmark of distributive shock?

What is the target range for ICP in a critically ill patient?

What condition can result from prolonged hypotension in shock?

What is the most common complication of TPN?

What is the preferred access for rapid fluid resuscitation?

What is a classic sign of myocardial tamponade?

What is the first step in treating a patient with suspected meningitis?

What is a common early sign of ARDS?

What is the role of albumin in critical care?

What is the best strategy to prevent ICU delirium?

What indicates successful ROSC?

What is the purpose of prone positioning in ARDS?

What is the nurse’s action when vasopressors extravasate?

What is the main cause of sudden drop in ETCO₂ during resuscitation?

What is a common finding in severe hypermagnesemia?

What is the initial management for suspected pulmonary embolism?

What is the role of fentanyl in ICU sedation?

What is a risk when using high tidal volumes in ventilation?

What is a benefit of early enteral feeding in ICU?

What is a goal of daily sedation interruption?

What is the first sign of malignant hyperthermia?

What is the use of hemodynamic monitoring?

What lab is most critical to monitor during refeeding syndrome?

What is a benefit of ECMO?

What is a common cause of ST depression?

What is the first action in a blood transfusion reaction?

What is the main concern in carbon monoxide poisoning?

What is the purpose of bubble test in echocardiography?

What is the nurse’s action for a patient with Cheyne-Stokes respirations?

What is an indication for decompressive craniectomy?

What is the first priority in electrical burns?

What lab abnormality suggests tumor lysis syndrome?

What is the best tool for assessing sedation depth?

What is the priority for a patient with low platelets and active bleeding?

What is the most important aspect of pressure injury prevention?

What is an early sign of increased afterload?

What is the role of vasopressors in septic shock?

What is the expected action of levophed (norepinephrine)?