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CCRN EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS What is vasogenic cerebral edema? - correct answer Vasogenic cerebral edema is an increase in extracellular fluid caused by a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier with the resultant increase in vascular permeability. This cerebral edema begins locally and becomes more generalized. Common causes are trauma (including surgical trauma), tumors, hemorrhage, and abscesses What ventilator parameter indicates fluid volume excess? - correct answer An A:a...

CCRN EXAM questions / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM a temporary ppm was appled to a pt hr 42, now with temp ppm hr 70 in order to determine the threshold the nurse will - answer-decrease the output until capture is lost. a pt w hf is hypotn, tachycardia, dec u o cool clammy skin and dec loc. the rn should admin what meds - answer-positive inotropic agents, diuretics, vasodilators which of the following should the rn assess for complications realted to an arteriogram - answer-renal function t...

DKA patients have a profound decrease in what: Fluids Pancreatitis leads to what? ARDS, DIC, hypovolemic shock Glycopyrrolate is part of medical mgmnt for: Respiratory failure in patient with chronic pulmonary dz. Thrombolytic therapy using rtPA is most common tx for: ischemic stroke Inclusion criteria for thrombolytic therapy: over the age of 18 less than 3 hours of onset CT scan verifying ischemic stroke Exclusion criteria for thrombolytic therapy: Seizure activity...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - correct answer Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrea...

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2024 CCRN Review / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM Calculation of anion gap - ANSWER-(Na + K) - (CL + HCO3) *Cations - Anions Normal is < 15 Cardiac index (CI) - ANSWER-2.5-4.5 L/min/m2 Cardiac output (CO) - ANSWER-4-5 L/min Chvostek's Sign - ANSWER-Facial muscle twitching when cheek is tapped - Hypocalcemia CPP - ANSWER-Map - ICU = CPP

A clinical sign that could be seen in both systolic and diastolic heart failure patients Lung crackles Vent settings in a patient with status asthmaticus that requires mechanical ventilation Elevated airway pressures and the plateau pressure with be below 30 An overdamped arterial line waveform will lead to: A false low pressure reading A patient with status epileptic is required intubation and mechanical ventilation. What changes should the nurse anticipate? Elevated CK Comp...

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CCRN PEDS AACN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED The pathophysiology of asthma can best be explained by A. Airway narrowing and T-lymphocyte activation B. Mast cell migration, V/Q mismatch and mucosal drying C. Bronchospasm, mucosal edema and tenacious secretions D. Cilliary paralysis and prolonged inspiratory phase - Answer-Bronchospasm, mucosal edema and tenacious secretions To verify a diagnosis of DIC, a significant laboratory findings is an elevation in ...