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Progressive Care RN A v1 Test (65Questions and Correct Answers) Verified
Answers Updated 2024 A+
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Care RN A v1
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,Progressive Care RN A v1 Test (65 Questions and Correct Answers)
Verified Answers Updated 2024
Which of the following is an early indication of a stroke?
Ptosis
Which of the following are clinical manifestations typically seen in a patient with left ventricular
failure?
Dyspnea/peripheral edema/JVD or Dyspnea/distant heart sounds/bilateral crackles???
A patient is admitted to the PCU with COPD exacerbation. Which of the following assessment
findings would you expect to find knowing that the patient has been taking prednisone 40 mg PO
once daily for 18 years?
Hyperglycemia
A 16 year old patient was admitted to the unit for asthma exacerbation. The patient has a suicide
attempt the previous shift and states "I want to die because I am being bullied at school." Which
of the following is the MOST important action?
Place the patient on suicide precautions to prevent a second suicide attempt
The provider has written an order for diltiazem 125 mg in 100 mL D5W at 10 mg/hour. The vial
of diltiazem contains 5mg/mL. Which of the following is the correct volume to add to the bag of
D5W?
25 mL
The provider has ordered a 24-hour urine collection for your patient. The patient voids 275 cc, 2
hours after the order is given. This specimen should be:
Discarded, then begin collection with the next void
What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in a patient with an acute kidney injury?
Metabolic acidosis
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, Your 28 year old patient is being discharged on warfarin 5 mg every evening after being
diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further
teaching?
"I cant wait to get back to riding on my horse."
You are caring for an 80 year old male with advanced COPD with an oxygen saturation level of
80%. Which of the following would you do to promote adequate oxygen exchange?
Use a high-flow venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered
You are caring for a patient that has returned from the cath lab post antioplasty. Upon
assessment, you note a large hematoma at the sheath site. Which of the following would you do
immediateley?
Apply manual pressure to the site and call for help
Which of the following findings assist in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis?
Positive D-dimer
The patient is presenting with a blood pressure of 90/60, a creatinine of 3.0 and decreased
urinary output. What is a possible cause for these findings?
Acute kidney injury
You admit a patient to the PCU that was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. As they sit up in
bed you notice bruising to the right flank area. What immediate action should be taken?
Notify the provider of assessment findings and possible retroperitoneal bleeding
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of "rule out GI bleed." Which of the following lab values
supports confirmation of this diagnosis?
Hgb of 5.2
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