PROGRESSIVE CARE RN
A EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED
ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE 2025
A patient is admitted to the PCU with COPD exacerbation. Which of the following
assessment findings would you expect to find knowing that the patient has been
taking prednisone 40 mg PO once daily for 18 years? - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
A 16 year old patient was admitted to the unit for asthma exacerbation. The
patient has a suicide attempt the previous shift and states "I want to die because I
am being bullied at school." Which of the following is the MOST important action?
- ANSWER-Place the patient on suicide precautions to prevent a second suicide
attempt
, The provider has written an order for diltiazem 125 mg in 100 mL D5W at 10
mg/hour. The vial of diltiazem contains 5mg/mL. Which of the following is the
correct volume to add to the bag of D5W? - ANSWER-25 mL
The provider has ordered a 24-hour urine collection for your patient. The patient
voids 275 cc, 2 hours after the order is given. This specimen should be: - ANSWER-
Discarded, then begin collection with the next void
What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in a patient with an acute
kidney injury? - ANSWER-Metabolic acidosis
Your 28 year old patient is being discharged on warfarin 5 mg every evening after
being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"I cant wait to get back to riding
on my horse."
You are caring for an 80 year old male with advanced COPD with an oxygen
saturation level of 80%. Which of the following would you do to promote
adequate oxygen exchange? - ANSWER-Use a high-flow venturi mask to deliver
oxygen as ordered
A EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED
ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE 2025
A patient is admitted to the PCU with COPD exacerbation. Which of the following
assessment findings would you expect to find knowing that the patient has been
taking prednisone 40 mg PO once daily for 18 years? - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
A 16 year old patient was admitted to the unit for asthma exacerbation. The
patient has a suicide attempt the previous shift and states "I want to die because I
am being bullied at school." Which of the following is the MOST important action?
- ANSWER-Place the patient on suicide precautions to prevent a second suicide
attempt
, The provider has written an order for diltiazem 125 mg in 100 mL D5W at 10
mg/hour. The vial of diltiazem contains 5mg/mL. Which of the following is the
correct volume to add to the bag of D5W? - ANSWER-25 mL
The provider has ordered a 24-hour urine collection for your patient. The patient
voids 275 cc, 2 hours after the order is given. This specimen should be: - ANSWER-
Discarded, then begin collection with the next void
What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in a patient with an acute
kidney injury? - ANSWER-Metabolic acidosis
Your 28 year old patient is being discharged on warfarin 5 mg every evening after
being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"I cant wait to get back to riding
on my horse."
You are caring for an 80 year old male with advanced COPD with an oxygen
saturation level of 80%. Which of the following would you do to promote
adequate oxygen exchange? - ANSWER-Use a high-flow venturi mask to deliver
oxygen as ordered
