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Question 1

A patient with duodenal peptic ulcer would describe his pain as:

A : Generalized burning sensation

B : Intermittent colicky pain

C : Gnawing sensation relieved by food

D : Colicky pain intensified by food

Answer: C

Question 2

The best time for the nurse to teach an anxious patient about the patient controlled analgesic (PCA) pump would be during which of the following stages of patient care?

A : Post-operative

B : Pre-operative

C : Intraoperative

D : Post anesthesia

Answer: B

Question 3

During the acute phase of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) the nurse should maintain the patient in which of the following positions?

A : Semi-prone with the head of the bed elevated 60-90 degrees

B : Lateral, with the head of the bed flat

C : Prone, with the head of the bed flat

D : Supine, with the head of the bed elevated 30-45 degrees

Answer: D

Question 4

A patient with pneumonia is coughing up purulent thick sputum. Which one of the following nursing measures is most likely helpful to loosen the secretions?

A : Postural drainage

B : Breathing humidified air

C : Percussion over the affected lung

D : Coughing and deep breathing exercises

Answer: B

Question 5

In caring for a woman and baby day 3 postnatally, she tells you that her baby has not had a bowel action since delivery. Your appropriate response would be:

A : Reassure the mother that it is quite normal for a baby to not move their bowels until day 5 after a few days of milk feeding

B : Start a bowel chart, document all findings, and wait another 48 hours before reporting to the physician

C : Encourage more frequent warm baths for the neonate with gentle abdomen massages

D : Tell the mother that you will let the physician know, so the baby can be checked for any obstruction

Answer: D

Name:	HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
Exam Code:	HAAD-RN
Certification:	HAAD Certification
Vendor:	HAAD
Total Questions:	150
Last Updated:	Apr 25, 2024

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