RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Retake
what is a pulmonary function test? answer✔ � -measure lung volumes and capacities, diffusion
capacity, gas exchange, flow rates, and airway resistance, along with distribution of ventilation
How long before a pulmonary function test should you not smoke? answer✔ � -6 hours prior to test
What does the area on the skin look like if you have a positive Mantoux skin test? answer✔ � -
palpable, raised, hardened area
post-procedural for transurethral resection answer✔ � -Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise,
straining, and sexual intercourse for 2 to 6 weeks
Drink 12 or more 8-oz glasses of water each day unless contraindicated.
Avoid NSAIDs
Avoid caffeine, alcohol
If urine becomes bloody, then stop activity, rest, and increase fluid intake.
Contact the provider for persistent bleeding or obstruction
symptoms of compartment syndrome answer✔ � -tingling, numbness, worsening pain, edema, pain on
passive movement, and unequal pulses
What can an acute vaso-occlusive crisis be caused by? answer✔ � -dehydration or decreased oxygen
When is cardioversion used? answer✔ � -atrial dysrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardia, and
ventricular tachycardia with a pulse
When is defibrillation used? answer✔ � -Ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia
what is a pulmonary function test? answer✔ � -measure lung volumes and capacities, diffusion
capacity, gas exchange, flow rates, and airway resistance, along with distribution of ventilation
How long before a pulmonary function test should you not smoke? answer✔ � -6 hours prior to test
What does the area on the skin look like if you have a positive Mantoux skin test? answer✔ � -
palpable, raised, hardened area
post-procedural for transurethral resection answer✔ � -Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise,
straining, and sexual intercourse for 2 to 6 weeks
Drink 12 or more 8-oz glasses of water each day unless contraindicated.
Avoid NSAIDs
Avoid caffeine, alcohol
If urine becomes bloody, then stop activity, rest, and increase fluid intake.
Contact the provider for persistent bleeding or obstruction
symptoms of compartment syndrome answer✔ � -tingling, numbness, worsening pain, edema, pain on
passive movement, and unequal pulses
What can an acute vaso-occlusive crisis be caused by? answer✔ � -dehydration or decreased oxygen
When is cardioversion used? answer✔ � -atrial dysrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardia, and
ventricular tachycardia with a pulse
When is defibrillation used? answer✔ � -Ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia
