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Questions And Answers
60+ questions and answers
1. Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for pa- tients with CHF?
Ans >>, Ace inhibitors
2. 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?
Ans >>, Dilated right pupil
3. What is the most common symptom of SIADH?
Ans >>, Fluid retention
4. Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you
attend to FIRST?
Ans >>, A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
5. Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST?
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Ans >>, A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation
of 85%
6. 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 appropri- ate?
Ans >>, Electrical cardioversion
7. Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with
furosemide?
Ans >>, Potassium
8. Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD?
Ans >>, Posi- tion the patient on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
9. 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?
Ans >>, Hold the metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis
10. 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?
Ans >>, Replace the chamber with a new one
11. 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?
Ans >>, Hypovolemic shock
12. You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged. Which of the
following would you do FIRST?
Ans >>, Cover the insertion site immedi- ately with Vaseline gauze
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Wisdoms
Progressive Care RN A (2025/2026)
Questions And Answers
60+ questions and answers
1. Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for pa- tients with CHF?
Ans >>, Ace inhibitors
2. 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?
Ans >>, Dilated right pupil
3. What is the most common symptom of SIADH?
Ans >>, Fluid retention
4. Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you
attend to FIRST?
Ans >>, A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
5. Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST?
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Ans >>, A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation
of 85%
6. 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 appropri- ate?
Ans >>, Electrical cardioversion
7. Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with
furosemide?
Ans >>, Potassium
8. Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD?
Ans >>, Posi- tion the patient on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
9. 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?
Ans >>, Hold the metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis
10. 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?
Ans >>, Replace the chamber with a new one
11. 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?
Ans >>, Hypovolemic shock
12. You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged. Which of the
following would you do FIRST?
Ans >>, Cover the insertion site immedi- ately with Vaseline gauze
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