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Sole; Intro to Critical Care-Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing 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 - ANS ANS: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart ...

PCCN Exam 200 Questions with Verified Answers 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 exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arter...

PCCN Review Cardiac Exam 238 Questions with Verified Answers 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 cycle is provided by the atrial kick? • 15% • 20% • 30% • 35% - CORRECT ANSWER 20% Atrial kick is a term that represents the am...

1 PCCN EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ 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 exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a ...

AACN PCCN Practice Test Review 49 Questions with Verified Answers What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - CORRECT ANSWER Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse ...

1 PCCN REVIEW: CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Blood Oxygenation Cycle Correct Answer: 1. venous blood 2. right atrium spid valve 4. right ventricle 5. pulmonic valve 6. lungs (blood becomes oxygenated) 7. left atrium 8. mitral valve 9. left ventricle 10. aorta 11. systemic circulation Cardiac Output Correct Answer: HEART RATE x STROKE VOLUME 2 - amount of blood leaving heart in 1 minute Stroke Volume Correct Answer: amount...

PCCN Master Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Cardiac - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - CORRECT A...

1 PCCN REVIEW – CARDIAC EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ 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 cycle is provided by the atrial kick? • 15% • 20% • 30% • 35% Correct Answer: 20% 2 Atrial kick i...

Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 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 ANS: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardio...

PCCN Renal Questions and Answers 100% correct 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 c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin The kidney is sensitive to oxygen saturations and secretes erythropoietin as needed to signal the bond marro...