PCCN Exam | 400+ Practice Questions with Answers and Rationale Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
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PCCN Exam | 400+ Practice Questions with Answers and Rationale Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
PCCN Exam | 400+ Practice Questions with Answers and Rationale Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
PCCN Exam | 400+ Practice Questions
with Answers and Rationale Graded A+ |
Latest 2024/2025
An atonic seizure is described as which of the following?
A. loss of muscle tone
B. rhythmic muscle jerking
C. sustained muscle contraction
D. varies between muscle contraction and jerking
- Correct Answer - A. loss of muscle tone
Rationale: An atonic seizure is also known as a "drop attack". The
patient loses muscle tone and may drop to the ground
The functions of the kidney include all of the following except:
A. detoxification
B. excretory
C. osteoclastic
D. regulatory
- Correct Answer - C. Osteoclastic
Rationale: The functions of the kidney are detoxification, excretory
near-endocrine (erythropoietin), and regulatory
,Mr. Kurtz is admitted to a renal unit. He tells you that he is
admitted because his kidney is not filtering properly. The part of
the kidney responsible for filtration is the ____.
A. Glomerulus
B. distal tubule
C. loop of henle
D. Proximal tubule - Correct Answer - A. Glomerulus
Rationale: The glomerulus, located inside the bowman's capsule,
is responsible for filtration in the kidney
Mr. Kurtz asks the nurse why he is receiving Lasix if his kidney is
not filtering. The nurse explains that the filtration part of the kidney
is not working, but the _______, where lasix actually works, is
working fine.
A. Bowman's capsule
B. distal tubule
C. loop of henle
D. proximal tubule
- Correct Answer - C. Loop of Henle
Rationale: The loop of henle is the part of the nephron where
urine is concentrated. It is also the location in the nephron where
the diuretic lasix works
,Jenny is a 40 year old patient admired with orthostasis,
tachycardia, pale clammy skin, fatigue, and oliguria. The
advanced practice provider orders a CBC, H&H, and metabolic
profile. IV fluids are initiated. the admission diagnosis is acute
kidney injury. Based on the admission symptoms, the nurse
knows that is what kind of acute kidney injury?
A. intrarenal
B. perirenal
C. postrenal
D. prerenal - Correct Answer - D. Prerenal
Rationale: A pre-renal AKI is caused by a lack of sufficient blood
flow to the kidney from a hypovolemic, vasodilation, or cardiac
component. The patient experiences symptoms of decreased
perfusion
Intrarenal acute kidney injury is primarily caused by which of the
following?
A. hyperglycemia
B. hypovolemia
C. nephrotoxic agents
D. stones
- Correct Answer - C. Nephrotoxic agents
, Rationale: Intrarenal AKI is primarily the result of nephrotoxic
agents. These can include NSAIDs, antimicrobials, radio contrast,
anti epileptics, cyclosporine, and many other agents. When
preparing to deliver drugs to a potential renal patient, it is
essential to research the drug for possible renal effects
Prevention of an intrarenal acute kidney injury during
hospitalization includes all of the following except:
a. avoid multiple procedures in 49-72 hours
B. correct anemia
C. monitor creatine weekly
D. suspend nephrotoxic drugs
- Correct Answer - C. Monitor creatine weekly
Rationale: The medical team would monitor creatine level daily,
as it is the primary indicator of kidney function
Bill is admitted to the renal unit with a history of frequency,
urgency, hesitation, and hematuria. These symptoms are
consistent with what type of acute kidney injury?
A. cortical
B. postrenal
C. prerenal
D. renal failure
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