Question 1
A patient is admitted to the cardiac surgery ICU 1 hour after CABG with median sternotomy. Which assessment finding requires the MOST immediate intervention?
Correct Answer:
Mediastinal chest tube output of 250 mL in the first hour
Question 2
Which post-CABG hemodynamic goal BEST supports graft patency in the first 24 hours?
Correct Answer:
Maintain MAP 70-90 mmHg with adequate cardiac index
Question 3
A patient with a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the LAD is being repositioned. Which action BEST protects the graft?
Correct Answer:
Avoid extreme abduction or external rotation of the left shoulder
Question 4
Compared to on-pump CABG, off-pump CABG (OPCAB) patients typically present with which post-op pattern?
Correct Answer:
Less hemodilution and often shorter ventilator weaning
Question 5
A patient arrives from the OR after CABG with a core temperature of 35.2 C. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer:
Active external rewarming with forced-air warmer
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CSC Practice Questions - AACN CSC Cardiac Surgery Certification Exam

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