HAAD-RN

HAAD-RN practice questions, page 2 of 12, with answer review and explanations.

Question 6

The minimal amount of urine that a post-operative patient weighing 60 kgs should pass is?

  1. 120 ml/hr
  2. 90 ml/hr
  3. 60 ml/hr
  4. 30 ml/hr

Question 7

While assessing a patient, the nurse learns that he has a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and multiple food allergies. The nurse must:

  1. Be alert to hypersensitivity response to the prescribed medications
  2. Encourages the patient to carry an epinephrine kit in case of an allergic reaction
  3. Advise the patient to use aspirin in case of febrile illnesses
  4. Admit the patient to a single room with limited exposure to health care personnel

Question 8

The nurse should observe for which of the following symptoms in a patient who has just undergone a total thyroidectomy:

  1. Weight gain
  2. Depressed reflexes
  3. Muscle spasm and twitching
  4. Irritable behavior

Question 9

A patient is ordered 75 mg of pethidine which comes in an ampoule of 100 mg/2ml. What would the nurse do with the remaining pethidine after drawing up the required dose?

  1. Lock up the remaining dose in the medication cupboard to use later
  2. Ask a fellow staff nurse to witness the disposal of the remaining drug
  3. Use the remaining dose within 2 hours for another patient
  4. Pour the remaining dose down the nearest sink

Question 10

A patient is to receive 50 mL of fluid in 1/2 hour (30 min). The infusion pump should be set to deliver how many milliliters per hour?

  1. 25 ml/hr
  2. 50 ml/hr
  3. 75 ml/hr
  4. 100 ml/hr