HAAD HAAD-RN - HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Exam

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When discovering a medication error, the nurse's FIRST action is to?

  • A. Call the nurse supervisor
  • B. Call the physician
  • C. Fill out a medication error reporting form
  • D. Assess the patient's condition


Answer : D

While preparing for a kidney biopsy the nurse should position the patient:

  • A. Prone with a sandbag under the abdomen
  • B. Lateral opposite to biopsy site
  • C. Supine in bed with knee flexion
  • D. Lateral flexed knee-chest


Answer : A

A patient with a central venous line develops sudden clinical manifestations that include a decrease in blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, cyanosis, tachypnea, and changes in mental status. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

  • A. An air embolism
  • B. Circulatory overload
  • C. Venous thrombosis
  • D. Developing bacteremia


Answer : A

Order: 1000 ml of D5W to run for 12 hours. Using a micro drip set calculate the drops per minute (gtts/min):

  • A. 20 gtts/min
  • B. 45 gtts/min
  • C. 60 gtts/min
  • D. 83 gtts/min


Answer : D

A patient voided a urine specimen at 9:00 AM. The specimen should be sent to the laboratory before:

  • A. 9:30 AM
  • B. 10:00 AM
  • C. 10:30 AM
  • D. 11:00 AM


Answer : A

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