HAAD-RN Nurse Practice Questions

A nurse is assessing a patient who has just undergone surgery. What is the priority assessment?

• AA. Monitor the IV fluids
• BB. Assess vital signs
• CC. Check the surgical site
• DD. Evaluate pain levels

A nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. What is a priority nursing intervention?

• AA. Assess lung sounds
• BB. Monitor oxygen saturation
• CC. Administer bronchodilators
• DD. Encourage deep breathing exercises

A patient is experiencing chest pain. What is the first action the nurse should take?

• AA. Assess the patient's vitals
• BB. Administer nitroglycerin
• CC. Call for help
• DD. Obtain an EKG

A nurse is providing care to a patient receiving chemotherapy. What is a common side effect to monitor for?

• AA. Hyperglycemia
• BB. Deep vein thrombosis
• CC. Hypertension
• DD. Infection

A nurse notices that a patient has slurred speech and a drooping mouth. What should the nurse suspect?

• AA. Stroke
• BB. Bell's palsy
• CC. Hypoglycemia
• DD. Seizure

A nurse is observing a newly diagnosed asthmatic. Which action indicates proper understanding of inhaler use?

• AA. Exhales before inhaling
• BB. Uses inhaler without a spacer
• CC. Holds breath for 5-10 seconds after inhaling
• DD. Takes deep breaths before inhaling