HAAD HAAD Certification HAAD-RN Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  The nurse should administer nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding slowly to reduce the hazard of:

  A. Distention

  B. Abdominal cramps

  C. Diarrhea

  D. Regurgitation

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 32:

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

  A. Use simple sentences

  B. Talk while close to patient's ear

  C. Raise the voice

  D. Write out all questions and responses

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 33:

  The patient has a nursing diagnosis of altered cerebral tissue perfusion related to cerebral edema. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to:

  A. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees

  B. Provide a position of comfort with knee flexion

  C. Provide uninterrupted periods of rest

  D. Ensure adequate hydration with mannitol

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 34:

  Nursing management of a patient with pulmonary embolism would focus on which of the following actions?

  A. Assessing oxygenation status

  B. Assessing signs of DVT in legs

  C. Monitoring for other sources of clots

  D. Monitoring patient for cardiogenic shock

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 35:

  The physician orders 20 u of U-100 regular insulin. The only syringe on hand is a 1 ml tuberculin syringe. How many milliliters should be administered?

  A. 0.02 ml

  B. 0.2 ml

  C. 1 ml

  D. 2 ml

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 36:

  A newborn is diagnosed with ventricular septal defect. The baby is discharged with a prescription for digoxin syrup 20 micrograms bid. The bottle of digoxin is labeled as 0.05 mg/ml. The nurse should teach the mother to administer on each dose:

  A. 0.1 ml

  B. 0.2 ml

  C. 0.4 ml

  D. 0.8 ml

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 37:

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

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

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

  C. Assign the patient to a room with monitored negative air pressure

  D. Apply a disposable gown when entering the patient's room

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 38:

  The patient is receiving piperacillin (Pipril) I.V. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering the medication to the patient?

  A. Assess for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

  B. Be alert for the possibility of hypersensitivity

  C. Watch for signs of increasing severity of infection

  D. Instruct patient to increase the intake of protein-rich foods

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 39:

  Which of the following indicates the nurse is engaging in a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

  A. The nurse establishes a relationship that is mutually beneficial

  B. The nurse demonstrates sympathetic feelings toward the patient

  C. The nurse commits to helping the patient find ways to help self

  D. The nurse utilizes therapeutic touch to convey acceptance of the patient

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 40:

  Order: Compazine 8 mg IM stat. Drug availablE.10 mg/ 2mL in vial. How many mLs would you give?

  A. 0.6 mL

  B. 1.6 mL

  C. 2.6 mL

  D. 3.6 mL

  Correct Answer: B