PCU RN Knowledge Assessment Exam 2023/2024 with 100% Graded A+ Questions and Rationales

PCU RN Knowledge Assessment Exam 2023/2024 with 100% Graded A+ Questions and Rationales ACLS Protocol: first medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER Epinephrine How long do you apply direct pressure to the site of an arterial catheter/sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 5 minutes Possible blood transfusion reactions? - CORRECT ANSWER Urticaria, Fever, chills, Dyspnea, Respiratory distress, Hypotension, Hypothermia What do you do if your patient has a blood transfusion reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop transfusion immediately -Continue NS -Examine blood bag and send back to BB -monitor VS q15 mins -Send post transfusion blood sample to lab CVA symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Confusion, one-sided weakness and facial drooping What do you do If your patient expresses chest pain and dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER Contact rapid response Hypoglycemia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Tachycardia - Moist clammy skin - Vertigo (dizzy) - Tremors What do bilateral rales indicate onset and/or worsening? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Failure (HF) Hypertension symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER -headache (usually in occipital region and occurs upon waking up) -dizziness -weakness -epistaxis -tinnitus -blurred vision -seizures