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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 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 questions with complete solutions 2023S1 Mitral and tricuspid "lub" of "lub dub" S2 Aortic and pulmonic "dub" of "lub dub" S3 Ventricular Gallup. Beginning of diastole after S2. Too much volume S4 Rare. Atrial Gallup. Resistance to filling. End of diastole 1/avl/V5/v6 Lateral (Circumflex): AVL- High Lateral V6 Low Lateral Less common/ less severe II/III/avf Inferior V1/v2/ v3/ v4 Anterior V4R/ V5R RV CO HRXSV S...

PCCN study cards Exam 53 Questions with Verified Answers PSVT- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia- simultaneous activation of A & V - retrograde P waves almost lost in QRS - CORRECT ANSWER PSVT mimicking a more serious rhythm called V tach - CORRECT ANSWER Retrograde P waves can be seen in this PSVT - CORRECT ANSWER Good example of the pseudo-R' configuration in lead V1, representing the retrograde P waves of PSVT. - CORRECT ANSWER Episode of PSVT that is broken up wit...

PCCN: Pulmonary Questions and Answers 2023 What is the treatment for ARDS? 1) TREAT UNDERLYING CAUSE 2) Administer antibiotics if infection is suspected 3) Assess respiratory and neuro status 4) Administer O2 as needed 5) Bronchodilators and mucolytics 6) surfactant therapy What are the parameters for respiratory failure? PaO2 < 50 PaCO2 > 50 pH < 7.35 PaCO2/FiO2 ratio < 200 How do you treat a pulmonary embolism? Heparin bolus and infusion if pt is stable, g...

PCCN Synergy Model Exam 31 Questions with Verified Answers 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 committ...

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 through open arteries to a lower pressure, a pressure gradient known as coronary...

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...

Importance of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurse Bedside Critical care nurse Advanced practice certifications Subspecialty Certification purpose of certification for critical care nursing what is the synergy model and what is its focus what is the purpose of effective commu- nication founded in 1969, their mission is to assist acute and critical care nurses in attain￾ing knowledge and to influence the deliv- ery of excellent care, values- an ethic of care that focuses ...

Sole; Intro to Critical Care-Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing 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 ANS: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart ...