PCCN progressive care certification EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE!!!!

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PCCN Exam #3 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE S
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OLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (64DBA) zm zm zm zm




QUESTION 1 zm




A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN an
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d Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider whe
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n lab findings show:
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A. ↓ potassium
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B. ↑ hematocrit
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C. ↓ platelets
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D. ↑ liver function tests
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ANSWER

D



QUESTION 2 zm




Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte di
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sturbances?
A. Hyperkalemia
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B. Hypokalemia
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C. Hypermagnesemia
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D. Hypomagnesemia
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ANSWER

D



QUESTION 3 zm




A 52 year old male just underwent a 3 vessel CABG. He has been in NSR and suddenly
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fib at a rate of 160. His BP suddenly drops to 72/46 (54) and is feeling SOB. You shou
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ld anticipate which of the following?
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A. Adenosine 6mg rapid IVP
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, B. Defibrillation with 100 J
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C. Synchronized cardioversion with 100 J
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D. Diltiazem bolus followed by an infusion
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ANSWER

C



QUESTION 4 zm




Which of the following is an example of advocacy?
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A. Standing behind organizational decisions that are formed based on the needs of pat
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ients
B. Working with individuals to create synergistic relationships
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C. Consistently acting with intention and upholding ethical values and principles
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D. Being an honest and trustworthy individual
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ANSWER

A



QUESTION 5 zm




During a patient's admissions to the PCU, the RN notes a hgb level of 9g/dL and hct of
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27ml/dL. Which med should be confirmed with the provider prior to administration?
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A. Metoprolol
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B. Sulfa-trimethoprim
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C. Erythropoietin
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D. Furosemide
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ANSWER

B (29)
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QUESTION 6 zm




A 56 year old male presents in heart block with a ventricular rate of 38 caused from
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an intentional overdose from calcium channel blockers. What is the appropriate antid
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ote?
A. Glucagon
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B. Diphenhydramine
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C. Calcium
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D. Atropine
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ANSWER

C