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HAAD-RN HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Questions and Answers

Questions 4

A registered nurse delegates care to a practical nurse. The person most responsible for the safe performance of the care is the:

Options:

A.

Head nurse who is in-charge of the unit

B.

The practical nurse assigned to provide the care

C.

The registered nurse who delegated the care to the practical nurse

D.

The nursing care coordinator who is the supervisor of the unit

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Questions 5

The patient with liver cirrhosis receives 100 ml of 25% serum albumin intravenously. Which of the following findings would best indicate that the albumin is having its desired effect?

Options:

A.

Decreased blood pressure

B.

Increased serum albumin level

C.

Increased urine output

D.

Improved breathing pattern

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Questions 6

The nurse manager has just prepared a medication for a patient and she asked you to give the medication. Which of the following is the best response to the nurse manager ' s request?

Options:

A.

Give the patient his medication and record it on the chart

B.

Ask another nursing colleague to give and record the medication

C.

Explain that you cannot give a medication that you did not prepare

D.

Give the medication and ask the nurse manager to record it on the chart

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Questions 7

A patient with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns of the face and chest is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse must be particularly alert for:

Options:

A.

Paralytic ileus

B.

Respiratory distress

C.

Severity of pain

D.

Strong burn odor

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Questions 8

Which of the following techniques should the nurse implement to prevent the patient ' s mucous membranes from drying when the oxygen flow rate is higher than 4 liters per minute?

Options:

A.

Use a non rebreather mask

B.

Add humidity to the delivery system

C.

Use a high flow oxygen delivery system

D.

Ensure that the prongs are in the nares correctly

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Questions 9

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

Options:

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

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Questions 10

A nurse is not familiar with a particular solution ordered to irrigate a patient ' s wound. The appropriate action would be to:

Options:

A.

Check if the solution is available on the ward, and if so, use it to clean the wound

B.

Put a neat line through the order and re-write the solution more commonly used

C.

Check with the Pharmacist about the uses of the solution ordered

D.

Ask the patient what solution he would prefer to be used

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Questions 11

A medication was ordered by a physician. The nurse believes the medication dose is incorrect. What should the nurse do next?

Options:

A.

Clarify the order with another physician who is available on the unit

B.

Ask the nurse in charge if the order is correct

C.

Contact the pharmacy department

D.

Call the physician who prescribed the medication

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Questions 12

A nurse is making rounds taking vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is abnormal?

Options:

A.

11 year old male – 90 b.p.m, 22 resp/min. , 100/70 mm Hg

B.

13 year old female – 105 b.p.m., 22 resp/min., 105/60 mm Hg

C.

5 year old male- 102 b.p.m, 24 resp/min., 90/65 mm Hg

D.

6 year old female- 100 b.p.m., 26 resp/min., 90/70mm Hg

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Questions 13

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

Options:

A.

Continue the procedure and assure the patient

B.

Aspirate the fluid and remove the catheter

C.

Withdraw the fluid and reinsert the catheter

D.

Decrease the amount of injected fluid and secure

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Questions 14

The purpose of a cardiac pacemaker is to:

Options:

A.

Initiate and maintain the heart rate when SA node is unable to do so

B.

Stabilize the heart rate when it is above 100 beats per minute

C.

Stabilize the heart when the patient has had a heart attack

D.

Regulate the heart when the patient is going for open heart surgery

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Questions 15

One factor affecting the pharmokinetics of older patients ' drug absorption is:

Options:

A.

Decreased gastrointestinal motility

B.

A difficulty in swallowing

C.

A prevalence of obesity

D.

Numerous medications

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Questions 16

You are the nurse providing post-operative care for a 9 year old boy who is 6 hours post-tonsillectomy. He is sleeping, but on routine observation you notice that his pulse has increased, he seems to be restless and trying to swallow frequently. Your immediate action would be:

Options:

A.

Apply an ice collar to reduce discomfort

B.

Allow child to keep sleeping and record observations

C.

Wake him and offer some ice chips to suck

D.

Check inside his mouth for any signs of bleeding and notify the physician

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Questions 17

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving dialysis. The patient has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Appropriate care for this patient would include which one of the following options?

Options:

A.

Infusing medications through the AV fistula

B.

Drawing blood samples from the AV fistula

C.

Massaging the AV fistula

D.

Palpating the AV fistula for a thrill

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Questions 18

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:

Options:

A.

0.1 ml

B.

0.2 ml

C.

0.4 ml

D.

0.8 ml

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Questions 19

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

Options:

A.

Distention

B.

Abdominal cramps

C.

Diarrhea

D.

Regurgitation

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Questions 20

The patient is to receive 100 ml/hr of D5W through a micro drip. How many drops per minute should the patient receive?

Options:

A.

25 gtts/min

B.

30 gtts/min

C.

100 gtts/min

D.

200 gtts/min

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Questions 21

To ensure safe practice during defibrillation, the nurse must:

Options:

A.

Cover paddles with electrode gel

B.

Avoid touching the patient ' s bed

C.

Remove paddles after the shock

D.

Synchronize prior to shock delivery

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Questions 22

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

Options:

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

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Questions 23

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

Options:

A.

Albumin

B.

Bilirubin

C.

Ammonia

D.

ALT and AST

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Questions 24

Order: Compazine 8 mg IM stat. Drug availablE. 10 mg/ 2mL in vial.

How many mLs would you give?

Options:

A.

0.6 mL

B.

1.6 mL

C.

2.6 mL

D.

3.6 mL

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Questions 25

A nurse prepares to set up a secondary intravenous (IV) cannula. The primary IV infusing is normal saline. In order for the secondary cannula to infuse correctly, the nurse should set up the primary IV to:

Options:

A.

Hang higher than the secondary IV

B.

Hang at the same level as the secondary IV

C.

Hang lower than the secondary IV

D.

Discontinue before the secondary IV starts

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Questions 26

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?

Options:

A.

25 ml/hr

B.

50 ml/hr

C.

75 ml/hr

D.

100 ml/hr

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Questions 27

After application of a cast in the upper extremity, the patient complains of severe pain in the affected site. Which of the following would the nurse initiate?

Options:

A.

Administer analgesics as ordered

B.

Assess neurovascular status

C.

Notify his physician

D.

Pad the edges of the cast

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Questions 28

Nursing management of the patient with external otitis includes:

Options:

A.

Irrigating the ear canal with warm saline several hours after instilling lubricating ear drops

B.

Inserting an ear wick into the external canal before instilling the ear drops to disperse the medication

C.

Teaching the patient how to instill antibiotic drops into the ear canal before swimming

D.

Instilling ear drops without the dropper touching the auricle and positioning the ear upward for 2 minutes afterwards

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Questions 29

To remove soft contact lenses from the eyes of an unconscious patient the nurse should:

Options:

A.

Uses a small suction cup placed on the lenses

B.

Pinches the lens off the eye then slides it off the cornea

C.

Lifts the lenses with a dry cotton ball that adheres to the lenses

D.

Tenses the lateral canthus while stimulating a blink reflex by the patient

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Questions 30

You have started work on a new ward. One of the patient ' s allocated to you has been on the ward for the last 7 months since she had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). You notice that her nursing care plan says strict bed rest, but on assessment you can not see any reason why this patient can not sit out of bed for short periods. Your nursing action would be:

Options:

A.

Check with the other nursing staff as to reasons behind the nursing care plan then update the plan based on your assessment

B.

Follow the nursing care plan strictly as this would have been developed after a detailed and collaborative assessment

C.

Seek physician ' s orders so that you have permission to move the patient

D.

Try and move the patient without consulting with anyone to see how she manages

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Questions 31

Which of the following actions is the most effective measure to reduce hospital acquired infections?

Options:

A.

Double bagging of all contaminated laundry

B.

Restricting visitors of infectious patients

C.

Using disposable supplies

D.

Correct hand washing

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Questions 32

During the initial pain assessment process, the nurse should:

Options:

A.

Perform pain relief measures

B.

Teach the patient about pain therapies

C.

Conduct a comprehensive pain assessment

D.

Provide appropriate treatment and evaluate its effect

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Questions 33

A young patient is extremely irritable due to meningitis. It would be most important for the nurse to:

Options:

A.

Use low-level lighting in the room

B.

Ventilate the room

C.

Eliminate strong odors

D.

Allow frequent visitors

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Questions 34

The coronary care nurse draws an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sample to assess a patient for acidosis. A normal pH for arterial blood is:

Options:

A.

7.0 - 7.24

B.

7.25 - 7.34

C.

7.35 - 7.45

D.

7.5 - 7.6

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Questions 35

A patient with allergic rhinitis reports severe nasal congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes at various times of the year. To teach the patient to control these symptoms the nurse advises the patient to:

Options:

A.

Avoid all over the counter intranasal sprays

B.

Limit the use of nasal decongestant sprays to 10 days

C.

Use oral decongestants at bedtime to prevent symptoms during the night

D.

Keep a diary of when an allergic reaction occurs and what precipitates it

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Questions 36

An 85-year-old man is admitted with dementia. He continuously attempts to remove his nasogastric tube. The nurse applies cloth wrist restraints as ordered. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?

Options:

A.

Evaluate the need to restrain by observing patient ' s behavior once every 24 hrs

B.

Perform circulation checks to the extremities every two hours

C.

Remove the restraints when the patient is sleeping

D.

Instruct family to limit physical contact with the patient

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Questions 37

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

Options:

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

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Questions 38

The patient ' s pre-operative blood pressure was 120/68 mmHg. On admission to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the blood pressure was 124/70 mmHg. Thirty minutes after admission, the patient ' s blood pressure falls to 112/60 mmHg, pulse to 72 BPM, and the skin appears warm and dry. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to:

Options:

A.

Raise the head of the bed

B.

Notify the anesthetist immediately

C.

Increase the rate of IV fluid replacement

D.

Continue to monitor the patient

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Questions 39

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

Options:

A.

Assessing oxygenation status

B.

Assessing signs of DVT in legs

C.

Monitoring for other sources of clots

D.

Monitoring patient for cardiogenic shock

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Questions 40

Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:

Options:

A.

Euphoria, hyperactivity and insomnia

B.

Depression, suicidal ideation and hypersomnia

C.

Diaphoresis, nausea and vomiting and tremors

D.

Unsteady gait, nystagmus and profound disorientation

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Questions 41

As a part of the treatment given to a child with leukemia the child is placed on reverse barrier isolation to:

Options:

A.

Protect the child from injury

B.

Protect the child from infectious agents

C.

Provide the child with a quiet environment

D.

Keep the child away from other children

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Questions 42

The immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation is:

Options:

A.

Precordial blow

B.

Defibrillation

C.

Bolus of lidocaine

D.

Ventricular pacing

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Questions 43

When caring for a patient with impaired mobility that occurred as a result of a stroke (right sided arm and leg weakness). The nurse would suggest that the patient use which of the following assistive devices that would provide the best stability for ambulating?

Options:

A.

Crutches

B.

Single straight-legged cane

C.

Quad cane

D.

Walker

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Questions 44

The correct way to trim the toe nails of a patient with diabetes is to:

Options:

A.

Cut the nails in a curve and then file

B.

Cut the nails straight across and then file

C.

File the nails straight across and square only

D.

File the nails in a curved arch with low sides only

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Questions 45

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?

Options:

A.

Administering an analgesic before exercising

B.

Discontinuing the program if the patient dislikes it

C.

Continuing exercises inspire of severe pain

D.

Evaluating effectiveness of exercise based on pain scale

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Exam Code: HAAD-RN
Exam Name: HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
Last Update: Apr 30, 2026
Questions: 150

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