Progressive Care RN: Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationale Explained NEWEST 2025/2026 (GRADED A+!!!
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF? - 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? - ANSWER -Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - ANSWER -Fluid
retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which
patient should you attend to FIRST? - 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? - ANSWER -
A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam
with an O2 saturation of 85%
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? - ANSWER -Electrical cardioversion
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, Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered
in conjunction with furosemide? - ANSWER -Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? -
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? -
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. What should you
do NEXT? - ANSWER -Replace the chamber with a new one
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? - ANSWER -
Hypovolemic shock
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become
dislodged. Which of the following would you do FIRST? - ANSWER -
Cover the insertion site immediately with Vaseline gauze
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Rationale Explained NEWEST 2025/2026 (GRADED A+!!!
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF? - 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? - ANSWER -Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - ANSWER -Fluid
retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which
patient should you attend to FIRST? - 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? - ANSWER -
A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam
with an O2 saturation of 85%
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? - ANSWER -Electrical cardioversion
pg. 1
, Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered
in conjunction with furosemide? - ANSWER -Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? -
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? -
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. What should you
do NEXT? - ANSWER -Replace the chamber with a new one
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? - ANSWER -
Hypovolemic shock
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become
dislodged. Which of the following would you do FIRST? - ANSWER -
Cover the insertion site immediately with Vaseline gauze
pg. 2
