PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1 EXAM
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Pericardial Effusion. Answer: Accumulation of fluid in the
pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
⩥ Pericardiocentesis. Answer: surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from
the sac surrounding the heart
⩥ Cardiac Tamponade. Answer: acute compression of the heart caused
by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
⩥ Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade. Answer: Muffled heart sounds,
Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
⩥ Carotid Endarterectomy. Answer: The surgical removal of the lining
of a portion of clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is done to
, reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of blood flow to the
brain.
⩥ Carotid Endarterectomy RN. Answer: -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
⩥ IVC filter. Answer: Hemodynamically stable management for PE if
anticoagulation contraindicated; recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
⩥ Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Answer: Monitor
control BP
Surgery/repair
⩥ Emphysema (COPD breakdown). Answer: destruction of the alveoli,
over time they become constricted and lose their ability to expand
⩥ Bronchitis. Answer: Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing
of bronchi, scar damage (becomes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Pericardial Effusion. Answer: Accumulation of fluid in the
pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
⩥ Pericardiocentesis. Answer: surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from
the sac surrounding the heart
⩥ Cardiac Tamponade. Answer: acute compression of the heart caused
by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
⩥ Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade. Answer: Muffled heart sounds,
Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
⩥ Carotid Endarterectomy. Answer: The surgical removal of the lining
of a portion of clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is done to
, reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of blood flow to the
brain.
⩥ Carotid Endarterectomy RN. Answer: -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
⩥ IVC filter. Answer: Hemodynamically stable management for PE if
anticoagulation contraindicated; recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
⩥ Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Answer: Monitor
control BP
Surgery/repair
⩥ Emphysema (COPD breakdown). Answer: destruction of the alveoli,
over time they become constricted and lose their ability to expand
⩥ Bronchitis. Answer: Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing
of bronchi, scar damage (becomes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
