TEST BANK FOR PCCN EXAM |ALL PCCN QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY A GRADED | LATEST VERSION 2024| REVISED|

TEST BANK FOR PCCN EXAM |ALL PCCN QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY A GRADED | LATEST VERSION 2024| REVISED| 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 resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: Correct Answer systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the filling pressure in the: Correct Answer right ventricle. Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart disease because of: Correct Answer compromised cardiac output. During initial examination of a critical care patient, the nurse observes wide and convex nails and bulbous fingertips. This is evidence of: Correct Answer central cyanosis. Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular disease include: Correct Answer estimating edema. checking capillary refill checking for DVT arterial pulses