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PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1 EXAM
2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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%
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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.
PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1 EXAM
2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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%
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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.
