Progressive Care RN A Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024

Progressive Care RN A Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - answerAce 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? - answerDilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - answerFluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? - answerA 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? - answerA 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? - answerElectrical cardioversion Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? - answerPotassium Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? - answerPosition 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? - answerHold 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? - answerReplace the chamber with a new one