PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A EXAM:

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PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A EXAM:

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Question : Which of the following medications is MOST

commonly indicated for patients with CHF?

Correct answer: Ace inhibitors

Question : 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

Question : What is the most common symptom of

SIADH?

Correct answer: Fluid retention

Question : Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on

four PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to

FIRST?

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Correct answer: A patient complaining of shortness of

breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109

Question : 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%

Question : 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

Question : Which of the following supplemental

medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide?

Correct answer: Potassium

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Question : 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

Question : 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

Question : 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?

Correct answer: Replace the chamber with a new one

Question : Your patient is complaining of nausea,

vomiting, and diarrhea. His blood pressure is 89/55, heart

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rate is 122 bpm, and the temperature is 100.8 F. What condition is this patient most likely experiencing?

Correct answer: Hypovolemic shock

Question : You are caring for a patient with a chest tube

that has become dislodged. Which of the following would you do FIRST?

Correct answer: Cover the insertion site immediately with

Vaseline gauze

Question : A 78 year old male is admitted from the ED

for syncope with ground level fall. You note his heart rate is 50 and the patient is confused. His daughter states she thinks he has dementia but he has not been diagnosed yet.Blood pressure is stable. What order do you anticipate?

Correct answer: Stat head CT

Question : A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of

6.1 g/dL. Which of the following orders should you do

FIRST?

Correct answer: Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs