Intensive care nursing OSCE Rxam

Multiple choice questions

1. Which of the following is considered to be an absolute contraindication for obtaining an
arterial blood gases (ABG)
a. Anti-coagulation therapy
b. Liver diseases
c. Arteriovenous fistula
d. Low platelet count
2. Modified Allen`s test involves
a. Assessment of nerve supply
b. Assessment of venous supply
c. Assessment of arterial supply
d. Assessment of peripheral movement
3. Accurate measurement of central venous pressure requires equipment to be leveled at
a. Mid axillary line fourth intercostal space
b. Mid clavicular line fourth intercostal space
c. Mid axillary line fifth intercostal space
d. Mid clavicular line fifth intercostal space
4. which of the following central venous pressure suggest a condition of hypervolemia
a. 5 H2O
b. 6 mmHg
c. 13 H2O
d. 2mmHg
5. which of the following statements describes a sterile nursing practice when suctioinig an
endotracheal tube
a. Hyperoxygention before each cycle od suctioning
b. Use a separate suction catheter for ETT suctioning for 48 hours
c. Suctioning the patient every 2 hours
d. Use a separate tube and washing solution for ETT suctioning

True and false

1. The mechanically ventilated patient should resume a high fowlers position to

allow proper functioning of the machine ( F )
2. Mal connected circuit may initiate a high alarm pressure on mechanical
ventilator (F)
3. Limb leads should be primarily placed before chest leads for ECG (T)
4. An oral airway should be inserted routinely for patient with mechanical
ventilator ( f )
5. CPAP mode help the patient in the process of weaning ( t)