PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1 EXAM LATEST 2026|2027 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Correct Answer -
Ace inhibitors
Which of the following patients would you see FIRST? - Correct Answer -A 57 year old male complaining of
worsening chest tightness
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? - Correct Answer -Position the patient
on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin? - Correct Answer -Apical pulse
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
Correct Answer -Potassium
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, You admit a patient to the PCU that was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. As they sit up in bed you
notice bruising to the right flank area. What immediate action should be taken? - Correct Answer -Notify
the provider of assessment findings and possible retroperitoneal bleeding
You are assigned a patient who recently traveled outside of the United States. He has a fever of 101.9 F
and excessive diarrhea. You suspect he may have been exposed to Ebola. What type of PPE would you
expect to use? - Correct Answer -High level PPE
You are caring for a patient complaining of chest pain. Which of the following troponin I levels requires
provider notification? - Correct Answer -0.5 ng/mL
You are caring for a patient in third degree heart block. Which of the following treatment options will
MOST likely be implemented? - Correct Answer -Pacemaker
You are caring for a patient post left pneumonectomy with a chest tube in place for drainage. Which of the
following is a priority in caring for this patient? - Correct Answer -Encourage the patient to cough and
deep breathe
You are caring for a patient taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The lab calls reporting that the patient
has an INR of 6.4. What medication do you anticipate being ordered by the provider? - Correct Answer -
Vitamin K
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QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Correct Answer -
Ace inhibitors
Which of the following patients would you see FIRST? - Correct Answer -A 57 year old male complaining of
worsening chest tightness
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? - Correct Answer -Position the patient
on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin? - Correct Answer -Apical pulse
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
Correct Answer -Potassium
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, You admit a patient to the PCU that was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. As they sit up in bed you
notice bruising to the right flank area. What immediate action should be taken? - Correct Answer -Notify
the provider of assessment findings and possible retroperitoneal bleeding
You are assigned a patient who recently traveled outside of the United States. He has a fever of 101.9 F
and excessive diarrhea. You suspect he may have been exposed to Ebola. What type of PPE would you
expect to use? - Correct Answer -High level PPE
You are caring for a patient complaining of chest pain. Which of the following troponin I levels requires
provider notification? - Correct Answer -0.5 ng/mL
You are caring for a patient in third degree heart block. Which of the following treatment options will
MOST likely be implemented? - Correct Answer -Pacemaker
You are caring for a patient post left pneumonectomy with a chest tube in place for drainage. Which of the
following is a priority in caring for this patient? - Correct Answer -Encourage the patient to cough and
deep breathe
You are caring for a patient taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The lab calls reporting that the patient
has an INR of 6.4. What medication do you anticipate being ordered by the provider? - Correct Answer -
Vitamin K
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