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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 Synergy Model Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following are elements of a healthy work environment: A. BSN as an entry level requirement for all registered nursing staff, achievement of specialty certification within 2 years of practice in an acute or critical care unit, established educational requirements for maintaining licensure as a registered nurse in the organization, required participation on a unit based or organizational based quality improvement committee. B....

AACN PCCN Review: Hematology Questions and Answers Red, whites and platelets come from - Correct Answer ️️ -bone marrow clotting factors in plasma come from - Correct Answer ️️ -liver Hematopoiesis - Correct Answer ️️ -blood cells come from stem cells in the bone marrow DIC - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - Correct Answer ️️ -DIC is a secondary disorder It presents as an over stimulation of both bleeding and thrombosis Microvascular thrombi and bleeding occurrin...

Acid/Base PCCN Exam Questions and Answers Respiratory Acidosis S/S - Correct Answer ️️ -s/s: hypoventilation, drowsiness, confusion, hypotension, flushed Causes of Respiratory Acidosis - Correct Answer ️️ -CO2 RETENTION: COPD, atelectasis, drug overdose, severe pneumonia, mechanical (hypo)ventilation Respiratory Acidosis pH/CO2 relationship - Correct Answer ️️ -pH low & CO2 high note: inverse relationship normal pH range - Correct Answer ️️ -7.35-7.45 PaCO2 normal range -...

PCCN neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Frontal lobe functions - Correct Answer ️️ -Personality, motor function, motor speech, morals, emotions, judgment Parietal lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -Sensation, pain, interpretation, temperature, pressure Occipital lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -visual Cerebellum functions - Correct Answer ️️ -coordination of muscle movement & tone, equilibrium What does the glasgow coma scale assess? - Correct Answer ️️ -1....

AACN PCCN Practice Test Review 2024 Questions and 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 Coca...

PCCN Master Questions with 100% Correct Solutions 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...

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...

Cardiac PCCN Test questions with 100% Verified solutions Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. Diastolic pressure B. Systolic pressure C. Afterload D. SVR - Correct Answer ️️ -A. Diastolic pressure Rationale: 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 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 ) ...