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Progressive Care RN A V1 Exam - Correctly Answered
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
Progressive Care RN A V1 Exam - Correctly Answered
100% Latest 2025
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
