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PCCN Review Cardiac exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

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...

All the PCCN Exam questions with all the correct answers 2024 Latest updated, Complete Verified Solution. 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 va...

PCCN Review: Cardiovascular Exam Practice Questions and Answers 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 - amount of blood leaving heart in 1 minute Stroke Volume - Correct Answer ️️ -amount of volume leave...

AACN PCCN Exam Review Cardiac Exam 104 Questions with Verified Answers Normal P wave - CORRECT ANSWER <0.11 sec Normal PR interval - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12-0.20 sec Normal QRS interval - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04-0.10 sec Inherent rate of sinus node - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 bpm Inherent rate of AV node - CORRECT ANSWER 40-60 bpm Inherent rate of Purkinje fibers - CORRECT ANSWER 20-40 bpm Causes of U wave - CORRECT ANSWER hypokalemia, abnormally prolonged repolarization, various dru...

PCCN EXAM Questions With 100% Verified Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED) Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) 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 ...

AACN PCCN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (GRADED) 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? - Answerafib what defines oliguira? - Answerless than 500 ml of output per day what does renal failure result in? - Answeracidosis what type of HF are patients with OSA at risk for? - Answerright-sided HF what is on...

PCCN: Cardiac Pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers Inotropes - Correct Answer ️️ -Agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. Milrinone (Primacor) Dobutamine Dobutamine - Correct Answer ️️ -Positive inotrope for both preload and after load reduction Increases HR and contractility with no effect on BP - therefore increases CO Problems: tachycardia and tolerance ok <72h (3days) less effective if pt on beta blockers or with chronic HF IV admin only - ra...

PCCN Pulmonary Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Post cardiac arrest phase, titration of inspired oxygen to lowest level to achieve O2 sat? - Correct Answer ️️ -94% frail chest = multiple rib fractures - Correct Answer ️️ -= see saw chest movement Pertussis (whooping cough) - Correct Answer ️️ --An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years. Patients will be feverish and exhibit a "whoop" sound on inspiration after a coughing attack; hi...