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Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Answers 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 arteries to a lower pressure, a pressure gradient known...

kidney purpose excretion of metabolic wastes urine formation acid-base balance regulation electrolyte regulation fluid regulation blood pressure regulation (RAAS) erythropoietin secretion and anemia regulation chloride range 96-106 Ischemic stroke and HTN tx HTN only if SBP>220 or DBP >140 unless had tPA then SBP: >185 or DBP >110 Normal BNP level <100 pg/mL positive hepatojugular reflex in setting of edema push and hold on right upper quadrant over liver if...

CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE VERY LATEST TEST BANK Contents ADULT CCRN/PCCN EXAM QUESTIONS /CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST ........ 2 CCRN Questions .......................................................................................................................................... 25 CCRN Practice Test .................................................................................................................................. 74 CCRN Practice Questions section A ....................

Contents ADULT CCRN/PCCN EXAM QUESTIONS /CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST ........ 2 CCRN Questions ......................................................................................................................................... 25 CCRN Practice Test ................................................................................................................................. 74 CCRN Practice Questions section A .............................................................................

PCCN LATEST EXAM| REVISION QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2024|2025 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 fro...

Blood-sugar elevation in the critically ill adult is common. Which of the following mechanisms explain this increase in blood sugar in the non-diabetic patient? A. medications such as epinephrine B. shivering C. temperature elevation D. change in position Correct Answers A. medications such as epinephrine Epinephrine is a pure catecholamine. This activates the sympathetic nervous system thereby increasing blood sugar by the fight or flight mechanism. Shivering, temperature elevation and...

b. <50mg/dL A nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient with a hand laceration and notices that the patient smells strongly of alcohol. The patient is diabetic, irritable, and pale and reports headache. The nurse is waiting for laboratory results. What serum glucose level might the nurse expect to find? a. 50 to 60 mg/dL b. <50 mg/dL c. >1000 mg/dL d. 80 to 110 mg/dL d. "Administer intravenous (IV) fluids based on corrected sodium levels" and "Administer prescribed ...

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING 7TH EDITION BY SOLE TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING 7TH EDITION BY SOLE ALL CHAPTERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR REVISION SUCCESS A+ SOLUTION MANUAL Test Bank - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 7e (Sole 2016) 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Chapter 02: Patient and Family Response to the Critical Care Experience Chapter 03: Ethical and Legal Issues i...

Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W Correct Answers C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's telemetry strip: HR, 65/min and regular; PR interval, 0.22 seconds; QRS complex, 0.10 seconds; QTc, 0.52 seconds. Which of the following dysrhythmias is the patient at risk for? A. Atrial fibrillation be...