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Progressive Care RN A Exam 2026 Actual Complete
Real Verified Exam Questions & Correct Answers
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Of the following patients, which one would you see
FIRST? - Answer-A 30 year suicidal female that took an
unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation of
85%
You are caring for a patient with new onset atrial fibrillation
with a blood pressure of 80/60. Which of the following
treatment options is MOST appropriate? - Answer-
Electrical cardioversion
Which of the following supplemental medications is
frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
Answer-Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to
assess for JVD? - Answer-Position the patient on his/her
back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
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Your patient is on the midday schedule for hemodialysis.
He has 100 mg of metoprolol XL ordered for this morning
and his blood pressure if 150/98. Which of the following
would be an appropriate action? - Answer-Hold the
metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis
You walk into your patient's room and notice that the chest
tube collection chamber has been knocked over on the
floor. There appears to be drainage dispersed throughout
the chambers. What should you do NEXT? - Answer-
Replace the chamber with a new one
Your patient is complaining of nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. His blood pressure is 89/55, heart rate is 122
bpm, and the temperature is 100.8 F. What condition is
this patient most likely experiencing? - Answer-
Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly
indicated for patients with CHF? - Answer-Ace inhibitors
A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and
CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be
an expected neurological assessment finding in this
patient? - Answer-Dilated right pupil
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What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Answer-
Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU
patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? -
Answer-A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on
continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has
become dislodged. Which of the following would you do
FIRST? - Answer-Cover the insertion site immediately with
Vaseline gauze
A 78 year old male is admitted from the ED for syncope
with ground level fall. You note his heart rate is 50 and the
patient is confused. His daughter states she thinks he has
dementia but he has not been diagnosed yet. Blood
pressure is stable. What order do you anticipate? -
Answer-Stat head CT
A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of 6.1 g/dL.
Which of the following orders should you do FIRST? -
Answer-Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
Progressive Care RN A Exam 2026 Actual Complete
Real Verified Exam Questions & Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) | Already Graded A+ | Newest
Exam!!!
Of the following patients, which one would you see
FIRST? - Answer-A 30 year suicidal female that took an
unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation of
85%
You are caring for a patient with new onset atrial fibrillation
with a blood pressure of 80/60. Which of the following
treatment options is MOST appropriate? - Answer-
Electrical cardioversion
Which of the following supplemental medications is
frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
Answer-Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to
assess for JVD? - Answer-Position the patient on his/her
back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
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Your patient is on the midday schedule for hemodialysis.
He has 100 mg of metoprolol XL ordered for this morning
and his blood pressure if 150/98. Which of the following
would be an appropriate action? - Answer-Hold the
metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis
You walk into your patient's room and notice that the chest
tube collection chamber has been knocked over on the
floor. There appears to be drainage dispersed throughout
the chambers. What should you do NEXT? - Answer-
Replace the chamber with a new one
Your patient is complaining of nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. His blood pressure is 89/55, heart rate is 122
bpm, and the temperature is 100.8 F. What condition is
this patient most likely experiencing? - Answer-
Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly
indicated for patients with CHF? - Answer-Ace inhibitors
A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and
CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be
an expected neurological assessment finding in this
patient? - Answer-Dilated right pupil
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What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Answer-
Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU
patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? -
Answer-A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on
continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has
become dislodged. Which of the following would you do
FIRST? - Answer-Cover the insertion site immediately with
Vaseline gauze
A 78 year old male is admitted from the ED for syncope
with ground level fall. You note his heart rate is 50 and the
patient is confused. His daughter states she thinks he has
dementia but he has not been diagnosed yet. Blood
pressure is stable. What order do you anticipate? -
Answer-Stat head CT
A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of 6.1 g/dL.
Which of the following orders should you do FIRST? -
Answer-Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
