Progressive Care RN A v1 EXAM EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Dilated
right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which
patient should you attend to FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER A
patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP
of 189/109
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrical cardioversion
,Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in
conjunction with furosemide? - CORRECT ANSWER Potassium
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
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? - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypovolemic shock
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged.
Which of the following would you do FIRST? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
, Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin? -
CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
A patient with a history of acute seizure activity of unknown etiology is
admitted to the PCU from the ED. Which of the following orders would you
expect to receive from the admitting provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER Levetiracetam (Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and
seizure precautions
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 with an order for "furosemide 80 mg BID".
Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Call the provider to clarify the order
You are caring for a patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. The
patient goes into cardiac arrest and the patient's daughter states "Do
whatever you can to save my dad." Which of the following is the BEST
response? - CORRECT ANSWER Follow the patient's wishes and
honor the DNR
You are educating your patient about reducing sodium intake. You know
that the patient understands when they make the statement: -
CORRECT ANSWER "I will avoid canned food because it's salty"
The trough for vancomycin is measured: - CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately before the next scheduled dose
You are delegating wound care to a LPN. The LPN states that she has
never performed this type of wound care before. Which of the following
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Dilated
right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which
patient should you attend to FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER A
patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP
of 189/109
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrical cardioversion
,Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in
conjunction with furosemide? - CORRECT ANSWER Potassium
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
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? - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypovolemic shock
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged.
Which of the following would you do FIRST? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
, Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin? -
CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
A patient with a history of acute seizure activity of unknown etiology is
admitted to the PCU from the ED. Which of the following orders would you
expect to receive from the admitting provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER Levetiracetam (Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and
seizure precautions
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 with an order for "furosemide 80 mg BID".
Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Call the provider to clarify the order
You are caring for a patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. The
patient goes into cardiac arrest and the patient's daughter states "Do
whatever you can to save my dad." Which of the following is the BEST
response? - CORRECT ANSWER Follow the patient's wishes and
honor the DNR
You are educating your patient about reducing sodium intake. You know
that the patient understands when they make the statement: -
CORRECT ANSWER "I will avoid canned food because it's salty"
The trough for vancomycin is measured: - CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately before the next scheduled dose
You are delegating wound care to a LPN. The LPN states that she has
never performed this type of wound care before. Which of the following
