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HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

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Question 1 Single choice

When the nurse is caring for a patient placed on droplet precautions, the nurse should:

  1. A

    Have the patient wear a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask

  2. B

    Wear a surgical mask when standing within 3 feet (1 meter) of the patient

  3. C

    Assign the patient to a room with monitored negative air pressure

  4. D

    Apply a disposable gown when entering the patient's room

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Correct answer: B

Question 2 Single choice

A patient has had a total hip joint replacement.

Which of the following actions should the nurse consider for the patient's daily recommended exercise program?

  1. A

    Administering an analgesic before exercising

  2. B

    Discontinuing the program if the patient dislikes it

  3. C

    Continuing exercises inspire of severe pain

  4. D

    Evaluating effectiveness of exercise based on pain scale

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Correct answer: A

Question 3 Single choice

During balloon inflation of an indwelling urinary catheter, the patient complains of pain and discomfort. The nurse should:

  1. A

    Continue the procedure and assure the patient

  2. B

    Aspirate the fluid and remove the catheter

  3. C

    Withdraw the fluid and reinsert the catheter

  4. D

    Decrease the amount of injected fluid and secure

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Correct answer: C

Question 4 Single choice

Which of the following tasks requires specialized education and should be performed by the nurse only after the training has been completed?

  1. A

    Administering a dose of promethazine (Phenergan) via intravenous push (IVP)

  2. B

    Applying a transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic)

  3. C

    Instilling tobramycin (Tobrex) ophthalmic solution

  4. D

    Beginning an intravenous infusion of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

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Correct answer: D

Question 5 Single choice

A nursing measure that is helpful in communicating with a hearing impaired patient is to:

  1. A

    Use simple sentences

  2. B

    Talk while close to patient's ear

  3. C

    Raise the voice

  4. D

    Write out all questions and responses

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Correct answer: A

Question 6 Single choice

The nurse teaches a patient recovering from a total hip replacement that it is important to avoid:

  1. A

    Putting a pillow between the legs while sleeping

  2. B

    Sitting with the legs crossed

  3. C

    Abduction exercises of the affected leg

  4. D

    Bearing weight exercises on the affected leg for 6 weeks

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Correct answer: B

Question 7 Single choice

The priority nursing diagnosis for a hospitalized patient with a Stage IV pressure ulcer on the hip would be:

  1. A

    Altered body image

  2. B

    Acute pain

  3. C

    Risk for infection

  4. D

    Altered nutrition

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Correct answer: C

Question 8 Single choice

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

  1. A

    25 ml/hr

  2. B

    50 ml/hr

  3. C

    75 ml/hr

  4. D

    100 ml/hr

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Correct answer: D

Question 9 Single choice

Which of the following laboratory blood values is expected to be decreased in hepatic dysfunction?

  1. A

    Albumin

  2. B

    Bilirubin

  3. C

    Ammonia

  4. D

    ALT and AST

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Correct answer: A

Question 10 Single choice

A male patient with a right pleural effusion noted on a chest X-ray is being prepared for thoracentesis. The patient experiences severe dizziness when sitting upright.
To provide a safe environment, the nurse assists the patient to which position for the procedure?

  1. A

    Prone with head turned toward the side supported by a pillow

  2. B

    Sims' position with the head of the bed flat

  3. C

    Right side-lying with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees

  4. D

    Left side-lying with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees

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Correct answer: D