PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A VOLUME 1 STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients
with CHF?
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. ACE inhibitors (Correct)
C. Anticoagulants
D. Beta blockers
A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident, and a CAT scan reveals a
right-sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in
this patient?
A. Pinpoint pupils
B. Dilated left pupil
C. Dilated right pupil (Correct)
D. Unequal hand strength
What is the most common symptom of SIADH?
A. Polyuria
B. Hypernatremia
C. Fluid retention (Correct)
D. Muscle weakness
, Upon arrival to the unit, you receive a report on four PCU patients. Which patient
should you attend to FIRST?
A. A patient with stable vital signs complaining of mild headache
B. A patient complaining of shortness of breath on continuous BiPAP with a BP of
189/109 (Correct)
C. A post-operative patient reporting pain of 7/10
D. A patient requesting a sleeping aid
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST?
A. A 45-year-old diabetic with elevated blood sugar
B. A 30-year-old suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with
an O2 saturation of 85% (Correct)
C. A 60-year-old patient with a chronic cough
D. A 55-year-old patient with stable angina
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?
A. Beta blockers
B. Electrical cardioversion (Correct)
C. Amiodarone infusion
D. Fluid resuscitation
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in
conjunction with furosemide?
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients
with CHF?
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. ACE inhibitors (Correct)
C. Anticoagulants
D. Beta blockers
A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident, and a CAT scan reveals a
right-sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in
this patient?
A. Pinpoint pupils
B. Dilated left pupil
C. Dilated right pupil (Correct)
D. Unequal hand strength
What is the most common symptom of SIADH?
A. Polyuria
B. Hypernatremia
C. Fluid retention (Correct)
D. Muscle weakness
, Upon arrival to the unit, you receive a report on four PCU patients. Which patient
should you attend to FIRST?
A. A patient with stable vital signs complaining of mild headache
B. A patient complaining of shortness of breath on continuous BiPAP with a BP of
189/109 (Correct)
C. A post-operative patient reporting pain of 7/10
D. A patient requesting a sleeping aid
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST?
A. A 45-year-old diabetic with elevated blood sugar
B. A 30-year-old suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with
an O2 saturation of 85% (Correct)
C. A 60-year-old patient with a chronic cough
D. A 55-year-old patient with stable angina
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?
A. Beta blockers
B. Electrical cardioversion (Correct)
C. Amiodarone infusion
D. Fluid resuscitation
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in
conjunction with furosemide?
