PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1 EXAM FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY SHEET COMPLETE TEST
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⩥ What is tube feeding?
Answer: A method of providing nutrition to patients who cannot eat by
mouth, using a tube inserted into the stomach or intestines.
⩥ What is parenteral nutrition?
Answer: A method of delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream,
bypassing the digestive system, often used for patients unable to eat.
⩥ What is grief and loss?
Answer: The emotional response to losing someone or something
significant, often involving stages such as denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, and acceptance.
⩥ What is a documentation error?
Answer: A mistake made in the recording of patient information, which
can lead to miscommunication and potentially harm to the patient.
⩥ What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
,Answer: Verbal communication involves spoken or written words, while
nonverbal communication includes body language, gestures, and facial
expressions.
⩥ What is a PCA pump?
Answer: A patient-controlled analgesia pump that allows patients to self-
administer pain medication within prescribed limits.
⩥ What is malnutrition?
Answer: A condition resulting from inadequate intake of nutrients,
leading to health issues such as weakness, weight loss, and impaired
immune function.
⩥ What is fluid balance?
Answer: The maintenance of the proper amount of fluids in the body,
essential for normal physiological functions.
⩥ How do you calculate daily weight and strict intake/output?
Answer: Daily weight is monitored at the same time each day, and strict
intake/output involves recording all fluids consumed and excreted.
⩥ When do you use a blood warmer?
Answer: A blood warmer is used during rapid blood transfusions to
prevent hypothermia and arrhythmias.
, ⩥ What are the guidelines for blood transfusions?
Answer: Blood transfusions should be completed within 3-4 hours and
may need to be administered quickly in cases of severe bleeding.
⩥ What are the signs and symptoms of fluid overload?
Answer: Signs include swelling, shortness of breath, high blood
pressure, and rapid weight gain.
⩥ What is wound dehiscence?
Answer: The partial or total separation of the layers of a surgical wound,
which can lead to complications.
⩥ What is wound avulsion?
Answer: A type of injury where a portion of skin and underlying tissue is
forcibly detached from the body.
⩥ What are the stages of wounds?
Answer: Wounds are classified into stages based on depth and severity,
ranging from stage I (non-blanchable redness) to stage IV (full-thickness
tissue loss).
⩥ What is deep tissue injury?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY SHEET COMPLETE TEST
BANK
⩥ What is tube feeding?
Answer: A method of providing nutrition to patients who cannot eat by
mouth, using a tube inserted into the stomach or intestines.
⩥ What is parenteral nutrition?
Answer: A method of delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream,
bypassing the digestive system, often used for patients unable to eat.
⩥ What is grief and loss?
Answer: The emotional response to losing someone or something
significant, often involving stages such as denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, and acceptance.
⩥ What is a documentation error?
Answer: A mistake made in the recording of patient information, which
can lead to miscommunication and potentially harm to the patient.
⩥ What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
,Answer: Verbal communication involves spoken or written words, while
nonverbal communication includes body language, gestures, and facial
expressions.
⩥ What is a PCA pump?
Answer: A patient-controlled analgesia pump that allows patients to self-
administer pain medication within prescribed limits.
⩥ What is malnutrition?
Answer: A condition resulting from inadequate intake of nutrients,
leading to health issues such as weakness, weight loss, and impaired
immune function.
⩥ What is fluid balance?
Answer: The maintenance of the proper amount of fluids in the body,
essential for normal physiological functions.
⩥ How do you calculate daily weight and strict intake/output?
Answer: Daily weight is monitored at the same time each day, and strict
intake/output involves recording all fluids consumed and excreted.
⩥ When do you use a blood warmer?
Answer: A blood warmer is used during rapid blood transfusions to
prevent hypothermia and arrhythmias.
, ⩥ What are the guidelines for blood transfusions?
Answer: Blood transfusions should be completed within 3-4 hours and
may need to be administered quickly in cases of severe bleeding.
⩥ What are the signs and symptoms of fluid overload?
Answer: Signs include swelling, shortness of breath, high blood
pressure, and rapid weight gain.
⩥ What is wound dehiscence?
Answer: The partial or total separation of the layers of a surgical wound,
which can lead to complications.
⩥ What is wound avulsion?
Answer: A type of injury where a portion of skin and underlying tissue is
forcibly detached from the body.
⩥ What are the stages of wounds?
Answer: Wounds are classified into stages based on depth and severity,
ranging from stage I (non-blanchable redness) to stage IV (full-thickness
tissue loss).
⩥ What is deep tissue injury?
