PCCN Exam Prep: Latest Updated Questions and Answers for Progressive Care Certification
PCCN Exam Prep: Latest Updated Questions and Answers for Progressive Care Certification |Two days following a near-drowning accident, a pt is dyspneic, using accessory muscles, expectorating large amounts of secretions and reporting feeling of impending death. Changes to the assessment data include RR- 24 TO 36 CXR clear to bilateral diffuse infiltrates ABG 40% face mask or 100% non-rebreather mask pO2 120 mm Hg to 56 mm Hg pCO2 33 mmHg to 56 mmHg pH 7.42 to 7.35 HCO3 24 meq/L to 27 mEq/L Which of the ff do these changes most likely represent A. aspiration pneumonia B. pulmonary embolism C. interstitial pneumonitis D. ARDS, A pt reports chest pain that is sharp, constant, worse when lying down and alleviated with sitting up and leaning forward. The most likely cause of these findings is A. ACS B. pericarditis C. PE D. AAA, A pt tells a nurse, "I don't know how I'm going to pay for this hospitalization." The nurse should A. arrange a meeting with hospital social services staff B. Notify the business office so a payment plan can be designed C. redirect the pt toward meeting psychologic needs D. give the pt applications for public assistance medical coverage, A cardiac pt with with DNR status is being managed medically. The nurse notes a new cough, thick yellow sputum and a temperature of 101.4 (38.4) Coarse crackles are present in the right upper field. The nurse should most immediately anticipate A. blood and sputum cultures followed by a broad spectrum abx B. mucolytics and judicious IV fluid administration C. an antyipyretic and conservative management D. NPO status and encouragement of frequent activity, Which of the ff findings is most indicative of a ruptured aortic aneurysm A. Back pain B. bounding peripheral pulses C. intermittent claudication D. warm, flushed skin, According to recommendations based on research findings, pain assessment should occur A. based on changes in vital signs B. only when the pt movements indicate the pt is seeking attention C. routinely, regardless of physical findings D. only when the presence of pain can be validated, A pt with a tracheostomy requires frequent suctioning for thick sputum, A nurse finds a colleague instilling saline in the endotracheal tube prior to suctioning. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be to A. report the colleague to the charge nurse or manager B. noted the practice on the pt chart to ensure consistency of suctioning techniques C. ask the attending physician to review the suctioning policy. D. collaborate with the colleague to review the evidence about this practice....
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