PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1
EXAM
Which of the following is an early indication of a stroke? -
ANSWERS-Ptosis
Which of the following are clinical manifestations typically seen in a
patient with left ventricular failure? - ANSWERS-Dyspnea/peripheral
edema/JVD or Dyspnea/distant heart sounds/bilateral crackles???
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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-"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? - ANSWERS-Use a high-flow
venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered
You are caring for a patient that has returned from the cath lab post
antioplasty. Upon assessment, you note a large hematoma at the
sheath site. Which of the following would you do immediateley? -
ANSWERS-Apply manual pressure to the site and call for help
Which of the following findings assist in the diagnosis of deep vein
thrombosis? - ANSWERS-Positive D-dimer
EXAM
Which of the following is an early indication of a stroke? -
ANSWERS-Ptosis
Which of the following are clinical manifestations typically seen in a
patient with left ventricular failure? - ANSWERS-Dyspnea/peripheral
edema/JVD or Dyspnea/distant heart sounds/bilateral crackles???
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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-"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? - ANSWERS-Use a high-flow
venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered
You are caring for a patient that has returned from the cath lab post
antioplasty. Upon assessment, you note a large hematoma at the
sheath site. Which of the following would you do immediateley? -
ANSWERS-Apply manual pressure to the site and call for help
Which of the following findings assist in the diagnosis of deep vein
thrombosis? - ANSWERS-Positive D-dimer
