#1
Which vital sign is not typically monitored in a Progressive Care Unit?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Temperature
Respiratory rate
#2
In Progressive Care Units, what is the primary goal of mechanical ventilation?
Improving speech clarity
Enhancing oxygenation and ventilation
Promoting ambulation
Reducing anxiety
#3
What is the primary purpose of the Rapid Response Team in Progressive Care Units?
Providing routine patient care
Responding to deteriorating patient conditions
Conducting routine audits
Assisting with patient transfers
#4
What is the primary goal of nursing care in Progressive Care Units?
Preventing falls
Promoting patient comfort
Maintaining hemodynamic stability
Administering medications
#5
Which medication is commonly administered to promote vasodilation and reduce afterload in Progressive Care Units?
Furosemide
Nitroglycerin
Dobutamine
Metoprolol
#6
Which of the following complications is commonly associated with long-term use of central venous catheters in Progressive Care Units?
Pneumonia
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
#7
What is the primary role of a nurse in managing pain for patients in Progressive Care Units?
Administering opioids as needed
Promoting distraction techniques
Encouraging adequate fluid intake
Monitoring blood pressure continuously
#8
Which nursing intervention is essential in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in Progressive Care Units?
Administering sedatives liberally
Maintaining endotracheal tube cuff pressure
Avoiding oral care
Elevating the head of the bed
#9
Which medication is commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation in Progressive Care Units?
Warfarin
Aspirin
Amiodarone
Lisinopril
#10
What is the purpose of using telemetry monitoring in Progressive Care Units?
To measure urine output
To monitor blood glucose levels
To assess cardiac rhythm and vital signs
To evaluate respiratory function
#11
In Progressive Care Units, what does the term 'pressors' refer to?
Antibiotics
Vasoactive medications
Bronchodilators
Anticoagulants
#12
What is the primary purpose of using a Swanz-Ganz catheter in Progressive Care Units?
Measuring central venous pressure
Administering IV medications
Monitoring blood glucose levels
Assessing respiratory rate
#13
Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication in a patient with a Swan-Ganz catheter in place?
Decreased urine output
Increased respiratory rate
Chest pain
Decreased heart rate
#14
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with diuretic therapy in Progressive Care Units?
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypocalcemia
#15
In Progressive Care Units, what is the primary rationale for monitoring capnography in mechanically ventilated patients?
Assessing urine output
Monitoring cardiac rhythm
Evaluating respiratory status
Measuring intracranial pressure