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CRRN Post Test Questions latest download updated
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1. What criteria must be met in order for a patient to qualify for
Medicaid?: Must meet state eligibility requirements (Medicaid was initiated
under Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1965 and provides federal grants
to states for medical assistance. Each state sets its own eligibility
requirements)
2. What symptom should a pt taking Digoxin be instructed to report to
the physician?: Anorexia (Anorexia can be a sign of Digoxin toxicity. Other
signs could be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and visual disturbances).
3. The nurse is monitoring a pt for s/s of autonomic dysreflexia. Which
symp- tom would indicate a need for further assessment of the pt?:
Blood pressure of 130/60 (range has been 110-125/60-70), a blood pressure
of 20-40 mm above the pt's baseline may indicate autonomic dysreflexia)
4. Which of the following are facilitated within the nursing team by the
use of the nursing process?: Continuity of care (The nursing process is a
sequence of problem identification, data gathering, options assessment,
decision-making, actions, and reassessment. The nurse provides care and
makes decisions in col- laboration with pt's and fellow team members. This
process facilitates continuity of the patient's care)
5. Pt w/ diabetes and stroke wants his wife to bring his ginseng mixture
from home. The patient also drinks coffee with each meal. What
potential problems should the nurse monitor for?: Monitor for
hypoglycemia and increased effects of caffeine.(Asian Ginseng has been
