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FULL - Elaborated Test Bank for Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8Ed. by Mary Lou Sole, Deborah Klein & Marthe Moseley ALL 21 Chapters included. PART I. Fundamental Concepts 1. Overview of critical care nursing Definition of critical care nursing Evolution of critical care Professional organizations Certification Standards Critical care nurse characteristics Quality and safety emphasis Evidence-based practice Healthy work environment Coll...

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 Endocrine Exam 97 Questions with Verified Answers Imbalances in which of the following hormones will MOST DIRECTLY impact fluid balance: A. Aldosterone and cortisol. B. Thyroxin and ADH. C. Aldosterone and ADH. D. Cortisol and epinephrine. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Aldosterone is a mineral corticoid that regulates extracellular fluid volume by increasing reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which causes water to be retained. Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex through activation ...

Calculate the cardiac output for a pt with a HR of 70 and a SV of 65 ml. 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 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% 20% Atrial kick is a term that represents the amount of the total CO that is supplied via atrial contraction. If the pt has a condition or dysrhythmia ...

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...

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 ...

PCCN Endocrine Exam 97 Questions with Verified Answers Imbalances in which of the following hormones will MOST DIRECTLY impact fluid balance: A. Aldosterone and cortisol. B. Thyroxin and ADH. C. Aldosterone and ADH. D. Cortisol and epinephrine. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Aldosterone is a mineral corticoid that regulates extracellular fluid volume by increasing reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which causes water to be retained. Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex through activation ...

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....

NCLEX CRITICAL CARE TEST BANK Ch 1 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 cardi...