PROGRESSIVE CARE RN
CERTIFICATION QUIZ
Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF?
- ANSWER-Ace inhibitors
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?
- ANSWER-Dilated right pupil
What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - ANSWER-Fluid retention
Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should
you attend to FIRST? - ANSWER-A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on
continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109
Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? - ANSWER-A 30 year
suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation of
85%
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? - ANSWER-
Electrical cardioversion
Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction
with furosemide? - ANSWER-Potassium
Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? - ANSWER-
Position the patient on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees
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? - ANSWER-Hold the metoprolol because of the
upcoming dialysis
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
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
