DHA Nursing Critical Care and Emergency Nursing

Question 1

What is the DHA protocol for managing a patient on mechanical ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Continuous monitoring of ventilator parameters, regular ABG analysis, oral care every 4 hours, and VAP prevention bundle compliance

Answer

Set ventilator and check once daily

Answer

Only monitor oxygen saturation

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Mechanical ventilation does not require nursing assessment

Question 2

What is the DHA rapid response team activation criteria?

Accepted Answer

Defined triggers including acute change in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, or consciousness level

Answer

Only when cardiac arrest occurs

Answer

Only senior nurses can activate the team

Answer

There are no specific criteria

Question 3

What is the DHA nursing role in managing patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)?

Accepted Answer

Monitor circuit pressures, anticoagulation, fluid balance hourly, electrolyte levels, and access site integrity

Answer

CRRT is managed only by physicians

Answer

Only check the machine once per shift

Answer

CRRT does not require nursing monitoring

Question 4

What is the DHA protocol for targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Maintain target temperature of 32-36°C using cooling devices, continuous temperature monitoring, and sedation management

Answer

Only use ice packs

Answer

Temperature management is not performed in Dubai

Answer

Only cool the patient to room temperature

Question 5

What hemodynamic monitoring parameters must DHA ICU nurses understand?

Accepted Answer

Arterial blood pressure, central venous pressure, cardiac output, mean arterial pressure, and their clinical significance

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Only blood pressure and heart rate

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Only oxygen saturation

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Hemodynamic monitoring is only for physicians

Question 6

What is the DHA protocol for safe patient transport within the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Pre-transport assessment, appropriate monitoring equipment, emergency medications, trained escort, and communication with receiving area

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No special preparations are needed

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Only send the patient with a porter

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Only ICU patients need transport preparation