Progressive Care RN A v1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ (2
versions)
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly
indicated for patients with CHF? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU
patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? -
CORRECT ANSWER A 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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Electrical cardioversion
,Which of the following supplemental medications is
frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
CORRECT ANSWER Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess
for JVD? - CORRECT 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 appropriate action? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Cover the insertion site
immediately with Vaseline gauze
, A 78 year old male is admitted from the ED for syncope with
ground level fall. You note his heart rate is 50 and the
patient is confused. His daughter states she thinks he has
dementia but he has not been diagnosed yet. Blood pressure
is stable. What order do you anticipate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stat head CT
A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of 6.1 g/dL. Which
of the following orders should you do FIRST? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
Which of the following should be checked before
administering digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
A patient with a history of acute seizure activity of unknown
etiology is admitted to the PCU from the ED. Which of the
following orders would you expect to receive from the
admitting provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Levetiracetam
(Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and seizure precautions
You are caring for a patient post left pneumonectomy with a
chest tube in place for drainage. Which of the following is a
priority in caring for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe
You are caring for a patient with an order for "furosemide 80
mg BID". Which of the following actions is the MOST
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER Call the provider to
clarify the order
You are caring for a patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
order. The patient goes into cardiac arrest and the patient's
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ (2
versions)
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly
indicated for patients with CHF? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU
patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? -
CORRECT ANSWER A 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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Electrical cardioversion
,Which of the following supplemental medications is
frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? -
CORRECT ANSWER Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess
for JVD? - CORRECT 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 appropriate action? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Cover the insertion site
immediately with Vaseline gauze
, A 78 year old male is admitted from the ED for syncope with
ground level fall. You note his heart rate is 50 and the
patient is confused. His daughter states she thinks he has
dementia but he has not been diagnosed yet. Blood pressure
is stable. What order do you anticipate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stat head CT
A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of 6.1 g/dL. Which
of the following orders should you do FIRST? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs
Which of the following should be checked before
administering digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
A patient with a history of acute seizure activity of unknown
etiology is admitted to the PCU from the ED. Which of the
following orders would you expect to receive from the
admitting provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Levetiracetam
(Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and seizure precautions
You are caring for a patient post left pneumonectomy with a
chest tube in place for drainage. Which of the following is a
priority in caring for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe
You are caring for a patient with an order for "furosemide 80
mg BID". Which of the following actions is the MOST
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER Call the provider to
clarify the order
You are caring for a patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
order. The patient goes into cardiac arrest and the patient's
