Progressive Care RN A | Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) | 100% Correct Verified Answers
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Progressive Care RN A | Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) | 100% Correct Verified Answers
A client 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 client? CORRECT ANSWER Dilated right pup...
Progressive Care RN A | Questions and Answers (2024 /
2025) | 100% Correct Verified Answers
A client 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 client? CORRECT ANSWER Dilated right
pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? CORRECT ANSWER Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU clients. Which client should you attend to
FIRST? CORRECT ANSWER A client complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a
BP of 189/109
Of the following clients, which one would you see FIRST? CORRECT ANSWER A 30 year suicidal female
that took anunknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation of 85%
You are caring for a client 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
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide?
CORRECT ANSWER Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? CORRECT ANSWER Position the
client on his/herback with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
Your client 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
, You walk into your client'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
Your client 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 client most likely experiencing? -
CORRECT ANSWER Hypovolemic shock
You are caring for a client 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
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 client 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
A client 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
Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin? CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
A client with a history of acute seizure activity of unknown etiology is admitted to the PCU from the
ED. Which of the following orders would you expect to receive from the admitting provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER Levetiracetam (Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and seizure precautions
You are caring for a client post left pneumonectomy with a chest tube in place for drainage. Which of
the following is a priority in caring for this client? CORRECT ANSWER Encourage the client to cough
and deep breathe
You are caring for a client with an order for "furosemide 80 mg BID". Which of the following actions is
the MOST appropriate? CORRECT ANSWER Call the provider to clarify the order
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