HAAD-RN exam questions

1. Question 1

   Single answer

   Whenever a child with thalassemia comes for blood transfusion, he is administered Desferoxamine (Desferal). The action of this drug is to:

   • A

     Inhibit the inflammatory process

   • B

     Enhance iron excretion

   • C

     Antagonize the effect of vitamin C

   • D

     Increase red blood cell production

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • B

     Enhance iron excretion

2. Question 2

   Single answer

   A construction worker was brought to the emergency department and admitted with the diagnosis of heat stroke due to strenuous physical activity during hot weather conditions. Which action should the nurse take?

   • A

     Immediately immerse the patient in cold water to reduce the patient's temperature

   • B

     Administer an antipyretic such as aspirin or acetaminophen

   • C

     Place ice packs to the neck, axillae, scalp and groin

   • D

     Encourage foods and oral fluids that contain carbohydrates and electrolytes

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • C

     Place ice packs to the neck, axillae, scalp and groin

3. Question 3

   Single answer

   A patient with a history of angina pectoris arrives in emergency complaining of headache, visual disturbances and feeling dizzy. Your nursing assessment also notes he looks flushed, is perspiring perfusely and is experiencing palpitations. You should suspect:

   • A

     An overdose of sublingual nitroglycerin

   • B

     The onset of a myocardial infarction

   • C

     The patient has been over exercising

   • D

     The beginning of a severe chest infection

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     An overdose of sublingual nitroglycerin

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5. Question 4

   Single answer

   While preparing for a kidney biopsy the nurse should position the patient:

   • A

     Prone with a sandbag under the abdomen

   • B

     Lateral opposite to biopsy site

   • C

     Supine in bed with knee flexion

   • D

     Lateral flexed knee-chest

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     Prone with a sandbag under the abdomen

6. Question 5

   Single answer

   A patient voided a urine specimen at 9:00 AM. The specimen should be sent to the laboratory before:

   • A

     9:30 AM

   • B

     10:00 AM

   • C

     10:30 AM

   • D

     11:00 AM

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     9:30 AM

7. Question 6

   Single answer

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

   • A

     120 ml/hr

   • B

     90 ml/hr

   • C

     60 ml/hr

   • D

     30 ml/hr

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • D

     30 ml/hr

8. Question 7

   Single answer

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

   • A

     Be alert to hypersensitivity response to the prescribed medications

   • B

     Encourages the patient to carry an epinephrine kit in case of an allergic reaction

   • C

     Advise the patient to use aspirin in case of febrile illnesses

   • D

     Admit the patient to a single room with limited exposure to health care personnel

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     Be alert to hypersensitivity response to the prescribed medications

9. Question 8

   Single answer

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

   • A

     Weight gain

   • B

     Depressed reflexes

   • C

     Muscle spasm and twitching

   • D

     Irritable behavior

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • C

     Muscle spasm and twitching

10. Question 9

    Single answer

    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?

    • A

      Lock up the remaining dose in the medication cupboard to use later

    • B

      Ask a fellow staff nurse to witness the disposal of the remaining drug

    • C

      Use the remaining dose within 2 hours for another patient

    • D

      Pour the remaining dose down the nearest sink

    Reveal answer

    Correct answer

    • B

      Ask a fellow staff nurse to witness the disposal of the remaining drug

11. Question 10

    Single answer

    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?

    • A

      25 ml/hr

    • B

      50 ml/hr

    • C

      75 ml/hr

    • D

      100 ml/hr

    Reveal answer

    Correct answer

    • D

      100 ml/hr

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