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Progressive Care RN A: In-Depth Answers with
Rationales
Question 1: Which of the following medications is MOST
commonly indicated for patients with CHF?
: Ace inhibitors
Question 2: 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?
: Dilated right pupil
Question 3: We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
What is the most common symptom of SIADH?
: Fluid retention
Question 4: Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four
PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST?
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: A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous
BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
Question 5: Of the following patients, which one would you see
FIRST?
: A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of
alprazolam with an O2 saturation of 85%
Question 6: 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?
: Electrical cardioversion
Question 7: Which of the following supplemental medications is
frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide?
: Potassium
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Question 8: Which of the following positions is the BEST way
to assess for JVD?
: Position the patient on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45
degrees
Question 9: 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?
: Hold the metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis
Question 10: 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?
: Replace the chamber with a new one
Question 11: Your patient is complaining of nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea. His blood pressure is 89/55, heart rate is 122 bpm,
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and the temperature is 100.8 F. What condition is this patient most likely experiencing?
: Hypovolemic shock
Question 12: We have an expert-written solution to this
problem! You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged. Which of the following would you do
FIRST?
: Cover the insertion site immediately with Vaseline gauze
Question 13: 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?