ALL PCCN 300 PLUS EXAM COMING SOON QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

ANSWERS

The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more

than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of:

- CORRECT ANSWER fluid volume overload.

what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)?

- CORRECT ANSWER 5-12 mmHg

The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is:

- CORRECT ANSWER systemic vascular resistance.

When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the filling pressure in the:

- CORRECT ANSWER right ventricle.

Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart disease because of:

- CORRECT ANSWER compromised cardiac output.

During initial examination of a critical care patient, the nurse observes wide and convex nails

and bulbous fingertips. This is evidence of:

- CORRECT ANSWER central cyanosis.

Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular disease include:

- CORRECT ANSWER estimating edema.

checking capillary refill

checking for DVT

arterial pulses

By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, angiotensin-converting enzyme

inhibitors produce:

- CORRECT ANSWER b. vasodilation.

The nurse has read that the cardiologist recommends the use of class IV drugs to depress sinus

and atrioventricular node conduction and terminate supraventricular tachycardias in the

patient at this time. The nurse will anticipate orders for which medications?

- CORRECT ANSWER a. Verapamil, diltiazem, or amlodipine

The nurse has administered a drug that stimulates β1-adrenergic sites. Following

administration of the drug, the nurse will assess for:

- CORRECT ANSWER a. increased heart rate.

The nurse is observing the patient's electrocardiographic monitor after insertion of a temporary

pacemaker. Seeing a P-wave after the pacing artifact, the nurse knows that the:

- CORRECT ANSWER c. atrium is being paced.