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PEDIATRICS CCRN Study Cards NEURO 1. Describe what is seen in Cushing's Reflex. Widened pulse pressure: Increase in systolic BP greater than diastolic BP Bradycardia Apnea (or decrease in respiratory rate)

CCRN Neuro questions

CCRN Neuro questions

CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE(CCRN) NEURO STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ A postcraniotomy patient suddenly stops responding and begins to have a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following drugs is considered the preferred first-line antiepileptic agent to give during a seizure? A family member of a patient in the ICU, who recently experienced a TBI, asks the nurse how long the patient will have to be on seizure medications as the patient has not had a seizure. Which of the...

CCRN kupchik Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass normal osmolality - Answer- 275-295 osmo high = likely dry hypotonic soln - Answer- low solute concentration so rushes into cells cellular hydration 1/2ns, d5w hypertonic soln - Answer- more solute in IV pulls fluid out of cells into vessel d51/2ns, d10, 3%ns hgb a1c - Answer- NORMAL 4-5 6-7 avg glucose 100-150 >7 poor control pancreatic cells - Answer- a- glucagon b - insulin d - somatostatin (inhibits glucagon/insulin) INSULIN...

Contents ADULT CCRN/PCCN EXAM QUESTIONS /CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST ........ 2 CCRN Questions ......................................................................................................................................... 25 CCRN Practice Test ................................................................................................................................. 74 CCRN Practice Questions section A .............................................................................

CCRN kupchik Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass normal osmolality - Answer- 275-295 osmo high = likely dry hypotonic soln - Answer- low solute concentration so rushes into cells cellular hydration 1/2ns, d5w hypertonic soln - Answer- more solute in IV pulls fluid out of cells into vessel d51/2ns, d10, 3%ns hgb a1c - Answer- NORMAL 4-5 6-7 avg glucose 100-150 >7 poor control pancreatic cells - Answer- a- glucagon b - insulin d - somatostatin (inhibits glucagon/insulin) INSULIN...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive m...

CCRN kupchik Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass normal osmolality - Answer- 275-295 osmo high = likely dry hypotonic soln - Answer- low solute concentration so rushes into cells cellular hydration 1/2ns, d5w hypertonic soln - Answer- more solute in IV pulls fluid out of cells into vessel d51/2ns, d10, 3%ns hgb a1c - Answer- NORMAL 4-5 6-7 avg glucose 100-150 >7 poor control pancreatic cells - Answer- a- glucagon b - insulin d - somatostatin (inhibits glucagon/insulin) INSULIN...

What Subspecialties are in Critical Care? Correct Answer CCU, CVICU, ICU, MICU, NITICU, NEURO ICU, STICU, SICU CCU Correct Answer Coronary Care Unit - Patients with heart disease or attacks... Various cardiac needs CVICU Correct Answer Open heart, cardio-thoracic or transplant surgery ICU Correct Answer Hodge-Podge of Patients, both medical and surgical. Also known as a synonym for Critical Care MICU Correct Answer Medical Illnesses NTICU Correct Answer Neuro Trauma Intensive Care...