PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF?
ANS >>> 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?
ANS >>> Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? ANS >>> Fluid
retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients.
Which patient should you attend to FIRST? ANS >>> A patient
complaining of shortness of breath on continuous BiPAP with a BP of
189/109
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? ANS
>>> A 30-year suicidal female that took an unknown amount 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? ANS >>> Electrical cardioversion
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently
ordered in conjunction with furosemide? ANS >>> Potassium
, Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD?
ANS >>> 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? ANS
>>> 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? ANS >>> 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? ANS >>> Hypovolemic shock
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for
patients with CHF?
ANS >>> 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?
ANS >>> Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? ANS >>> Fluid
retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients.
Which patient should you attend to FIRST? ANS >>> A patient
complaining of shortness of breath on continuous BiPAP with a BP of
189/109
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? ANS
>>> A 30-year suicidal female that took an unknown amount 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? ANS >>> Electrical cardioversion
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently
ordered in conjunction with furosemide? ANS >>> Potassium
, Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD?
ANS >>> 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? ANS
>>> 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? ANS >>> 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? ANS >>> Hypovolemic shock
