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ANCC Certification Block 4 Exam 2 Questions with verified answers 1. A patient had a very frightening episode resulting in the stimulation of his sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following is the result of sympathetic stimulation on the heart? a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. A decrease in preload d. An increase in preload CORRECT ANSWER Answer b: Stimulation of sympathetic fibers causes the release of norepinephrine. This chemical causes an increa...

CCRN EXAM A 59 year old male is admitted complaining of chest pain and dyspnea. ST elevation and T wave inversion were seen on the EKG in V2,V3 and V4. IV thrombolytic therapy was started in ED. Indications of successful reperfusion would include all of the following except: (A) pain cessation (B) decrease in CK or troponin (C) reversal of ST segment elevation with return to baseline (D) short runs of ventricular tachycardia - Correct answer (B)Coronary artery reperfusion due to PCI or ...

CCRN Study questions and Answers from AACN/ CERTIFICATION REVIEW: Latest Study GuideWe will present sample questions and include a discussion of rationale for correct and incorrect answers. Strategies for clues to correct answers will also be given. Sample questions will begin with subject-specific examples in the topics of cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, renal, endocrine, hematologic, multisystem, synergy, and behavioral. The session will conclude with a “potpourri” of questions from all top...

Critical Care-Exam 1 Questions Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine - Correct answer a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses" "A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for 2 years and is interested in certification. Which credential would...

Peds CCRN Review Questions (from AACN) PEEP is intended to do which of the following? A. Improve ventilation/perfusion matching B. Decrease functional residual capacity C. Increased venous return to the heart D. Increased cardiac output - Correct answer A. Improve ventilation/perfusion matching - PEEP increases alveolar volume, thereby improving ventilation/perfusion matching and increasing functional residual capacity. - A detrimental effect of PEEP (especially at high levels) is a...

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