Progressive Care RN A Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

Progressive Care RN A Exam (2023/ 2024

Update) Questions and Verified Answers|

100% Correct| Grade A

Q: 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?

Answer:

Replace the chamber with a new one

Q: Your patient 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 patient most likely

experiencing?

Answer:

Hypovolemic shock

Q: You are caring for a patient with a chest tube that has become dislodged. Which of the

following would you do FIRST?

Answer:

Cover the insertion site immediately with Vaseline gauze

Q: 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?

Answer:

Stat head CT

Q: A patient with an upper GI bleed has a hgb of 6.1 g/dL. Which of the following orders

should you do FIRST?

Answer:

Prepare to administer 2 units PRBCs

Q: Which of the following should be checked before administering digoxin?

Answer:

Apical pulse

Q: A patient 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?

Answer:

Levetiracetam (Keppra) 500 mg IV every 12 hours and seizure precautions

Q: You are caring for a patient post left pneumonectomy with a chest tube in place for drainage.

Which of the following is a priority in caring for this patient?

Answer:

Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe

Q: You are caring for a patient with an order for "furosemide 80 mg BID". Which of the

following actions is the MOST appropriate?

Answer:

Call the provider to clarify the order