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HAAD-RN HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

Prepare effectively for your HAAD HAAD-RN HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2025, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.

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The immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation is:

A.

Precordial blow

B.

Defibrillation

C.

Bolus of lidocaine

D.

Ventricular pacing

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:

A.

Paralytic ileus

B.

Respiratory distress

C.

Severity of pain

D.

Strong burn odor

The nurse should be aware that tetracycline is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age because:

A.

Minimal doses are needed to control infection

B.

Immunosuppression is a common side effect

C.

Staining of the teeth is an adverse effect

D.

They are prone to develop renal failure

The apical pulse can be best auscultated at the:

A.

Left 2nd intercostal space lateral to the mid clavicular line

B.

Left 2nd intercostal space at the left sternal border

C.

Left 5th intercostal space at the mid clavicular line

D.

Left 5th intercostal space at the mid axillary line

The nurse knows that the greatest risk for a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is:

A.

Hemorrhage leading to hypovolemic shock

B.

Strictures and scarring of the fallopian tube

C.

Adhesions and scarring from blood in the abdomen

D.

Infertility resulting from treatment with a salpingectomy

When preparing to administer a medication the nurse should first:

A.

Ensure that the medication is on the medication cart

B.

Determine the expiry date of the medication

C.

Check the patient's identification armband

D.

Verify the physician order for accuracy

During the initial pain assessment process, the nurse should:

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

The urinary catheter is kept securely in the bladder by:

A.

Taping the urinary catheter to the leg

B.

Securing catheter and collection bag connections

C.

Inflating the balloon of the catheter

D.

Anchoring the catheter bag to the bed

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

A male patient with a right pleural effusion noted on a chest X-ray is being prepared for thoracentesis. The patient experiences severe dizziness when sitting upright. To provide a safe environment, the nurse assists the patient to which position for the procedure?

A.

Prone with head turned toward the side supported by a pillow

B.

Sims’ position with the head of the bed flat

C.

Right side-lying with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees

D.

Left side-lying with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees

The best time for the nurse to teach an anxious patient about the patient controlled analgesic (PCA) pump would be during which of the following stages of patient care?

A.

Post-operative

B.

Pre-operative

C.

Intraoperative

D.

Post anesthesia

The priority nursing diagnosis for a hospitalized patient with a Stage IV pressure ulcer on the hip would be:

A.

Altered body image

B.

Acute pain

C.

Risk for infection

D.

Altered nutrition

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

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

Which of the following actions is the most appropriate when the nurse is responding to a patient during a tonic-clonic seizure?

A.

Restrain the patient

B.

Protect the patient from harm

C.

Minimize noise and light stimulus

D.

Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula

A patient with duodenal peptic ulcer would describe his pain as:

A.

Generalized burning sensation

B.

Intermittent colicky pain

C.

Gnawing sensation relieved by food

D.

Colicky pain intensified by food

The administration of which of the following types of parenteral fluids would result in a lowering of the osmotic pressure and cause the fluid to move into the cells?

A.

Hypotonic

B.

Isotonic

C.

Hypertonic

D.

Colloid

A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:

A.

Renal failure

B.

Sepsis

C.

Pneumonia

D.

Dehydration

A patient requires tracheal suctioning through the nose. Which of the following nursing action would be incorrect?

A.

Lubricating the catheter with sterile water

B.

Applying suction while withdrawing the catheter from the nose

C.

Applying suction for a minimum of 30 seconds

D.

Rotating the catheter while withdrawing it

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?

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

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a possible allergic reaction to a bee sting. What is the first action the nurse should take?

A.

Quickly use tweezers to remove the stinger

B.

Observe the patient for signs of anaphylaxis

C.

Apply warm compresses to the site of local reaction

D.

Squeeze the venom sac to remove additional venom

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