HAAD HAAD Certifications HAAD-RN Questions & Answers

• Question 111:

  The nurse should suspect that a patient has bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract when the color of the patient's stool is:

  A. Yellow

  B. Black

  C. Clay

  D. Red

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 112:

  The best example of documentation of patient teaching regarding wound care is:

  A. "The patient was instructed about care of wound and dressing changes"

  B. "The patient demonstrated correct technique of wound care following instruction"

  C. "The patient and family verbalize that they understand the purposes of wound care"

  D. "Written instructions regarding wound care and dressing changes were given to the patient"

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 113:

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

  A. Putting a pillow between the legs while sleeping

  B. Sitting with the legs crossed

  C. Abduction exercises of the affected leg

  D. Bearing weight exercises on the affected leg for 6 weeks

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 114:

  When caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy the nurse may carry out the following orders: give

  enemas, provide a low protein diet, and limit physical activities.

  These measures are performed to:

  A. Minimize edema

  B. Decrease portal pressure

  C. Reduce hyperkalemia

  D. Decrease serum ammonia

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 115:

  Collection urine bag should be emptied as necessary and at least every 8 - 9 hours to prevent:

  A. Pooling of urine in the tube

  B. Reflux of urine into the bladder

  C. Pulling on catheter

  D. Bacterial contamination

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 116:

  The nurse should place the automatic external defibrillator (AED) electrodes on the patient's anterior chest with one electrode placed:

  A. Below the left clavicle and one below the right nipple

  B. On the right mid-axillary line and the other at mid-sternum

  C. Below the right clavicle and one below the left nipple

  D. On the mid-axillary line and one at the sternal notch

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 117:

  The mother of a child with nephrotic syndrome asks why her child must be weighed each morning. The nurse's response should be based on the fact that this is important to determine the:

  A. Nutritional status

  B. Water retention

  C. Medication doses

  D. Blood volume

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 118:

  A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can affect the absorption of calcium?

  A. Vitamin C

  B. Vitamin B6

  C. Vitamin D

  D. Vitamin B12

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 119:

  To prevent post-operative thrombophlebitis, which one of the following measures is effective?

  A. Elevation of the leg on two pillows

  B. Using of compression stocking at night

  C. Massage the calf muscle frequently

  D. Performing leg exercises

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 120:

  A patient with severe, protracted vomiting will often have what electrolyte abnormality?

  A. Decreased potassium and decreased chloride

  B. Increased sodium and decreased chloride

  C. Increased potassium and increased sodium

  D. Decreased sodium and increased chloride

  Correct Answer: A