PCCN BUNDLED exams 2023 with 100% correct answers

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 - ...

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 cycl...

Your patient had an exacerbation of COPD. The rapid response team was called and is currently intubating the patient and preparing him for transfer to ICU. When the family visits, they are shocked to see the people working with the patient. No one had told them the patient had deteriorated and requi...

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 ...

Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - correct answer -C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's tele...

The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - correct answer -fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - correct answer -5-12 mmHg The res...

Onset time of ARDS - correct answer -typically 48 hours but within 1 week ARDS symptoms - correct answer --rapid onset of severe dyspnea -Hypoxemia that does not respond to supplemental oxygen therapy (how you know its ARDS) -Carbon dioxide retention -Bilateral diffuse infiltrates on x-r...

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 e...

The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - correct answer -fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - correct answer -5-12 mmHg The res...

epoetin alfa - correct answer -anemia related to chronic kidney disease should be treated with ______________________. folic acid, Vitamin B12 - correct answer -Name two treatments for megaloblastic anemia. infection - correct answer -Glucose control (via insulin drip) in the post-CABG patient...

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 th...

Two days following a near-drowning accident, a pt is dyspneic, using accessory muscles, expectorating large amounts of secretions and reporting feeling of impending death. Changes to the assessment data include RR- 24 TO 36 CXR clear to bilateral diffuse infiltrates ABG 40% face mask or 100% non-...

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 th...

What type of authority regulates the practice of nursing? - correct answer -State nurse practice acts In meeting the safty of needs of the adolescent client, it would be most important for the nurse to focus her teaching on - correct answer -Drivers education ( most cause of death is because of c...