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PCCN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 A 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse is a heavy smoker. He complains of pain in his chest in the afternoons when he is sitting and watching TV. ECG shows elevation of ST segments. The most likely diagnosis is: a. Unstable angina. b. Variant/Prinzmetal's angina. c. Stable angina. d. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. B: Variant angina (also known as Prinzmetal's angina) results from spasms of the coronary arteries associated with or without a...

All the PCCN Exam questions with all the correct answers (Latest updated questions and answers) 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: fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? 5-12 mmHg The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is op...

PCCN Exam 120 Questions with Verified Answers 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-rebreather mask pO2 120 mm Hg to 56 mm Hg pCO2 33 mmHg to 56 mmHg pH 7.42 to 7.35 HCO3 24 meq/L to 27 mEq/L Which of the ff do these changes mos...

PCCN Questions and Answers 2023 A 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse is a heavy smoker. He complains of pain in his chest in the afternoons when he is sitting and watching TV. ECG shows elevation of ST segments. The most likely diagnosis is: a. Unstable angina. b. Variant/Prinzmetal's angina. c. Stable angina. d. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. B: Variant angina (also known as Prinzmetal's angina) results from spasms of the coronary arteries associated with or without a...

PCCN questions 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-rebreather mask pO2 120 mm Hg to 56 mm Hg pCO2 33 mmHg to 56 mmHg pH 7.42 to 7.35 HCO3 24 meq/L to 27 mEq/L Which of the ff do these changes most likely represent A. aspirati...

All the PCCN Exam questions and answers latest 2022 Graded A+ 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: fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? 5-12 mmHg The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the ...

All the PCCN Exam questions and answers latest Graded A+ 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: fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? 5-12 mmHg The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the f...

Clin Apps 3 Test 1 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" "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 be most applicable for her to seek? a. ACNPC b....

A critically ill patient has a living will in the chart. The patient's condition has deteriorated, but the spouse wants "everything done," regardless of the patient's wishes. Which ethical principle is the spouse violating? a. Autonomy b. Beneficence c. Justice d. Nonmaleficence CORRECT ANSWER a. Autonomy A definitive diagnosis of pulmonary embolism can be made by a. arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. b. chest x-ray examination. c. pulmonary angiogram. d. ventilation-perfusion sca...

ACNPC Exam for American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation VERIFIED ANSWERS American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) CORRECT ANSWER Founded in 1969 Largest specialty organization in world Mission Assist nurses to attain knowledge and influence Healthy work environment initiative AACN's vision: Create a healthcare system driven by patient's and family's needs in which critical care nurses make their optimum contributions AACN Membership Be...