PREPARATION MANUAL 2026
◉ CCU. Answer: Coronary Care Unit
◉ ABC in critical care. Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
◉ Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) cause. Answer: Temporary low
oxygen due to occlusion
◉ Type of monitoring for cardiovascular function. Answer: ECG
monitoring
◉ Normal range of calcium in blood chemistry. Answer: 8.8-10.4
mg/dL
◉ First step in proper infection control. Answer: Using hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
◉ Nosocomial infections. Answer: Acquired in hospitals
◉ Training preferred for critical care nurses. Answer: ACLS
, ◉ Hypocalcemia impairs. Answer: Myocardial contractility
◉ Heart murmur cause. Answer: Turbulent blood flow
◉ Primary pacemaker of the heart. Answer: SA node
◉ Purpose of antibiotic stewardship. Answer: To prevent the
development of antibiotic-resistant infections
◉ Normal serum sodium level. Answer: 135-145 mEq/L
◉ Hypokalemia consequences. Answer: Arrhythmias
◉ Therapeutic range for aPTT. Answer: 1.5-2.5 times the baseline
◉ Correct placement of V1 ECG electrode. Answer: 4th intercostal
space, right sternal edge
◉ Sound by closure of atrioventricular valves. Answer: S1
◉ Condition where heart muscle cells lack oxygen. Answer: Ischemia