WorksheetsCh 47 Critical Care and Trauma
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema in a pregnant patient?
Sepsis
Cardiac failure
Hypertensive disorders
Iatrogenic fluid overload
A 21 year old primigravida presents at 18 weeks gestation with fever, flank pain, and dysuria for two days. On arrival she has CVA tenderness and a temp of 39.0 C, HR 120 bpm, BP of 84/48. After administration of 2L of cyrstalloid and IV antibiotics, her BP is 90/50, HR 110. Which best describes her hemodynamic parameters?
Low cardiac output, low systemic vascular resistance
Low cardiac output, high systemic vascular resistance
High cardiac output, low systemic vascular resistance
High cardiac output, high systemic vascular resistance
A 21 year old primigravida admitted for pyelonephritis continues to experience temperatures greater than 38 C and flank pain despite adequate hydration and 3 days of IV amp and gent. Her urine culture demonstrated E coli resistant to ampicillin but sensitive to gentamicin. What is the next best step in management?
Renal sonogram
Urology consult
Broaden antibiotic coverage
Continue current management plan.
Which obstetrical complication has been associated with domestic violence?
Uterine rupture
Preterm delivery
Placental abruption
All of the above
Which finding is more common in the setting of traumatic abruption as compared to non-traumatic abruption?
Vaginal bleeding
Uterine tenderness
Fetal heart rate abnormalities
Clinically significant fetomaternal hemorrhage
a 34 yo woman at 32 weeks was a restrained passenger in a moderate-speed motor vehicle collision 2 hours ago. She sustained minor injuries and is without abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding. She reports good fetal movement and tracing is cat 1. She is contracting every 5-6 min. What is the best course of action?
Discharge home
Administer tocolytics
Immediate cesarean delivery
Expectant management and external fetal monitoring
A woman experienced an uncomplicated vaginal delivery at term, followed by overwhelming sepsis requiring a total abdominal hysterectomy and BSO. Which of the following pathogens is known for its exotoxin that can cause rapid and extensive tissue necrosis and gangrene
E. Coli
bacteriodes fragilis
Klebisella penumoniae
Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
Which of the following clinical signs define progression from the warm phase to the cold phase of septic shock
Oliguria
Tachypnea
Leukocytosis
Pulmonary hypertension
Which intervention is least likely to be beneficial in the treatment of early sepsis
Correction of anemia
Colloid administration
Crystalloid administration
Broad-spectrum antimicrobials
What is the most important risk factor for intimate partner homicide?
Illicit drug use
Unwanted pregnancy
Prior domestic violence
Low socioeconomic status
