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AACN PCCN Practice Test Review 2024 Questions and Answers What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - Correct Answer ️️ -Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - Correct Answer ️️ - This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - Correct Answer ️️ -Recent viral infections Coca...

PCCN Master Questions with 100% Correct Solutions 1. Cardiac - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer ️️ -Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer ️️ -Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI...

PCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - Correct Answer ️️ -D Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte disturbances? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypermag...

Cardiac PCCN Test questions with 100% Verified solutions Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. Diastolic pressure B. Systolic pressure C. Afterload D. SVR - Correct Answer ️️ -A. Diastolic pressure Rationale: Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) (the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full). This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arter...

PCCN Exam Practice Questions and Answers What is the function of the cardiovascular system - Correct Answer ️️ -to drive O2 to the cell so that the cell can make ATP for energy production What is the formula for CARDIAC OUTPUT - Correct Answer ️️ -Stroke volume x Heart Rate CO = HR X SV ( Preload + Afterload + Contractility) What is the term for the amount of blood that is pumped out of the ventricle each MINUTE? - Correct Answer ️️ -Cardiac Output ( approximately 4 - 8 LPM ) ...

PCCN Review – Cardiac Exam Questions and Answers Calculate the cardiac output for a pt with a HR of 70 and a SV of 65 ml. - Correct Answer ️️ -HR X SV=CO 70 X 65= 4550 4.6 L/min Calculate the cardiac output for a pt with a HR of 70 and a SV of 65 ml. HR X SV=CO - Correct Answer ️️ -HR X SV=CO 70 X 65= 4550 4.6 L/min What % of the cardiac cycle is provided by the atrial kick? • 15% • 20% • 30% • 35% - Correct Answer ️️ -20% Atrial kick is a term that represents...

PCCN questions with 100% correct answers Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) - Correct Answer ️️ -A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open ar...

PCCN review 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Anterior septal wall MI - Correct Answer ️️ -LAD, changes in V1-V4, recip changes in II, III, aVF Anterior septal wall MI sx - Correct Answer ️️ -S3, shock, heart block 2 deg T2 or 3 deg, BBB, new murmur Inferior wall MI - Correct Answer ️️ -RCA, changes in II, III, aVF, recip changes in 1, aVL Inferior wall MI sx - Correct Answer ️️ -Decreased HR and BP, heart block, N/V, sweating Right ventricular infarction - Correct An...

adult CCRN/PCCN certification practice test 100% Correct Solved One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D...

PCCN Renal Exam Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient with chronic renal failure asks the nurse why he is anemic. The nurse explains that anemia accompanies chronic renal failure secondary to: a. Blood loss via the urine b. Renal insensitivity to vitamin A c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin d. Inadequate retention of serum iron - Correct Answer ️️ -c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin The kidney is sensitive to oxygen saturations and secretes erythropoieti...