ACCS Patient Management and Care

Question 1

What is the recommended initial management step for a patient with septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Provide intravenous fluids and vasopressors

Answer

Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Start high-dose corticosteroids

Answer

Perform immediate surgery

Question 2

How should a critically ill patient with a high risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) be managed?

Accepted Answer

Use compression stockings and/or anticoagulants

Answer

Initiate routine physical therapy

Answer

Restrict fluid intake

Answer

Increase dietary fiber intake

Question 3

What is the primary goal of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients?

Accepted Answer

To provide adequate caloric intake

Answer

To improve gastrointestinal motility

Answer

To enhance respiratory function

Answer

To reduce the need for intravenous fluids

Question 4

What should be the focus of care for a patient experiencing delirium in the ICU?

Accepted Answer

Assessment and management of underlying causes

Answer

Immediate sedation to prevent agitation

Answer

Restriction of all sensory stimuli

Answer

Long-term psychological counseling

Question 5

What is the best practice for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

Accepted Answer

Frequent repositioning and head-of-bed elevation

Answer

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis

Answer

Early extubation

Answer

Daily sedation holidays