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1 ELECTROLYTES PCCN EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Causes: renal failure over-replacement cell-damage/shift out of cells (acidosis, hemolysis, sepsis, chemo) spironolactone therapy S/S: bradycardia termors/twitching N/V peaked T waves, short ST seg, blocks Correct Answer: Hyperkalemia Treatment for hyperkalemia Correct Answer: kayexelate insulin/glucose/HCO2/Ca++ Dialysis Aerosol albuterol 2 Causes: Poor PO intake Renal loss (diuretics...

Critical Care-Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers 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 certifi...

PCCN Exam Practice Questions and Answers What is the function of the cardiovascular system - Correct Answer ️️ -to drive O2 to the cell so that the cell can make ATP for energy production What is the formula for CARDIAC OUTPUT - Correct Answer ️️ -Stroke volume x Heart Rate CO = HR X SV ( Preload + Afterload + Contractility) What is the term for the amount of blood that is pumped out of the ventricle each MINUTE? - Correct Answer ️️ -Cardiac Output ( approximately 4 - 8 LPM ) ...

ELECTROLYTES PCCN EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Causes: renal failure over-replacement cell-damage/shift out of cells (acidosis, hemolysis, sepsis, chemo) spironolactone therapy S/S: bradycardia termors/twitching N/V peaked T waves, short ST seg, blocks Correct Answer: Hyperkalemia Treatment for hyperkalemia Correct Answer: kayexelate insulin/glucose/HCO2/Ca++ Dialysis Aerosol albuterol

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 - Correct Answer-c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin

AACN PCCN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (GRADED) who is at risk for MDRO infection - Answerpatients with severe disease, including compromised host defenses from underlying medical conditions, recent surgery, or indwelling medical devices (ex: foleys or ET tubes) what are classic signs of cardiac tamponade? - Answerhypotension, narrowing pulse pressure, tachycardia with weak, thready pulse, and tachypnea what arrhythmia is mitral valve insufficiency associated with? - Answera...

PCCN EXAM Questions With 100% Verified Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED) A post-STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) patient is started on an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor during his hospital stay. Which of the following is the most common serious side effect that may occur? A. a nonproductive cough B. pedal edema C. swelling of the tongue and face D. rhinorrhea C. swelling of the tongue and face Although all of the answers may occur, swelling og the tongue a...

PCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - Correct Answer ️️ -D Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte disturbances? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypermag...

PCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - Correct Answer ️️ -D Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte disturbances? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypermag...

PCCN Renal Exam 45 Questions with Verified Answers 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 - CORRECT ANSWER c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin The kidney is sensitive to oxygen saturations and secretes erythropoietin as needed t...