CCRN EXAM CRAM FINAL PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
CCRN EXAM CRAM Certification Review SET
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Question:
A patient has sepsis, receives Lactated ringers 500ml IV bolus. Which finding indicate that this
intervention is having it's intended effect?
Answer:
ScvO2 of 72% Early goal directed therapy for sepsis includes early fluid resuscitation at 30 ml/kg to
maintain a CVP of 8-12 or 12-15 if mechanically ventilated, MAP greater than 65, ScvO2 greater
than 70%, and urine output greater than 0.5 kg/hr
Question:
72 male patient in ICU for 6 days on the ventilator for treatment of a COPD exacerbation. He has
been receiving VTE prophylaxis and subcutaneous Heparin since admission. Today his platelet
count decreased significantly to 43,000 and was found to have new DVT on his right upper
extremity. What do you suspect is the most likely cause of these findings?
Answer:
HIT The hallmark sign of HIT is a significant decrease in platelet count over a 24 hours period
(>50%) within 5-10 days of administering Heparin. The other hallmark sign is a new development
of DVT despite being on VTE prophylaxis.
Question:
TRALI:
Answer:
is a complication from a blood transfusion reaction, which causes acute lung injury typically within
6 hours of a blood transfusion.
Question:
,2 Hallmark signs of HIT:
Answer:
Decrease in platelet count over a 24 hr period. New development of DVT despite being on VTE
prophylaxis.
Question:
Values in Early compensated Hypovolemic shock?
Answer:
CO 4.0 L/min, HR 135, SV 65, SVR 1700, MAP 65 In hypovolemic states, circulating volume is
depleted therefore preload and contractility are decreased which leads to a decrease in SV and CO.
HR and SV increase as compensatory measure to preserve CO, MAP and cerebral perfusion.
Question:
Post-renal failure values:
Answer:
Urine output < 200; urine sodium 30; BUN: Creatinine ratio 15:1; urine specific gravity 1.010 BUN:
Creatinine ratio is 15:1, but both the BUN & creatinine are elevated. Urine sodium is typically 1-40
mEq/L.
Question:
What to do in the event of HIT:
Answer:
Stop Heparin and administer an alternative direct thrombin inhibitor.
Question:
Warfarin is contraindicated in HIT? T/F
Answer:
True - there is also no evidence that shows protamine, corticosteroids, and benadryl are effective
treatments for HIT
,Question:
Patients with right ventricular infarctions become preload dependent. Meds that decrease preload
should be avoided - which meds are these?
Answer:
Morphine, Nitro, Beta blockers and diuretics.
Question:
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia aka Torsades is treated by?
Answer:
Magnesium
Question:
Myocardial contusions generally impact which parts of the heart? and what would the values be?
Answer:
Atria & right ventricle because of the position of the heart in the chest. PAOP 6, PA Pressure 40/24,
RA Pressure 16
Question:
Neurogenic shock signs?
Answer:
CVP: 3, CI: 2.5, SVR: 650, SBP: Neuro shock is associated with a loss of sympathetic tone causing
extensive peripheral vasodilation. Clinical signs and symptoms include hypotension, a low SVR,
low CVP and low normal CI
Question:
What causes a larger than normal A wave on a PAOP?
Answer:
, Mitral stenosis - causes increased left atrial pressure during atrial contraction.
Question:
Pulmonary HTN will result in what?
Answer:
Elevated PA pressures but have no impact on PAOP.
Question:
Infective Endocarditis can cause what kind of impairment?
Answer:
Neurologic impairment. One of the risks of infective endocarditis is the bacterial strand breaking in
the heart and throwing bacterial emboli forward into the lungs from the right side of the heart or to
the brain/body from the left side of the heart.
Question:
Neurologic impairment could be a sign?
Answer:
Embolic ischemic stroke.
Question:
Post bariatric surgery should avoid what kind of meds?
Answer:
Extended release meds due to absorption concerns post-operatively
Question:
Chlorpropamide is a what?
Answer:
CCRN EXAM CRAM Certification Review SET
2026/2027 Answers Guaranteed Questions and
Answers Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
A patient has sepsis, receives Lactated ringers 500ml IV bolus. Which finding indicate that this
intervention is having it's intended effect?
Answer:
ScvO2 of 72% Early goal directed therapy for sepsis includes early fluid resuscitation at 30 ml/kg to
maintain a CVP of 8-12 or 12-15 if mechanically ventilated, MAP greater than 65, ScvO2 greater
than 70%, and urine output greater than 0.5 kg/hr
Question:
72 male patient in ICU for 6 days on the ventilator for treatment of a COPD exacerbation. He has
been receiving VTE prophylaxis and subcutaneous Heparin since admission. Today his platelet
count decreased significantly to 43,000 and was found to have new DVT on his right upper
extremity. What do you suspect is the most likely cause of these findings?
Answer:
HIT The hallmark sign of HIT is a significant decrease in platelet count over a 24 hours period
(>50%) within 5-10 days of administering Heparin. The other hallmark sign is a new development
of DVT despite being on VTE prophylaxis.
Question:
TRALI:
Answer:
is a complication from a blood transfusion reaction, which causes acute lung injury typically within
6 hours of a blood transfusion.
Question:
,2 Hallmark signs of HIT:
Answer:
Decrease in platelet count over a 24 hr period. New development of DVT despite being on VTE
prophylaxis.
Question:
Values in Early compensated Hypovolemic shock?
Answer:
CO 4.0 L/min, HR 135, SV 65, SVR 1700, MAP 65 In hypovolemic states, circulating volume is
depleted therefore preload and contractility are decreased which leads to a decrease in SV and CO.
HR and SV increase as compensatory measure to preserve CO, MAP and cerebral perfusion.
Question:
Post-renal failure values:
Answer:
Urine output < 200; urine sodium 30; BUN: Creatinine ratio 15:1; urine specific gravity 1.010 BUN:
Creatinine ratio is 15:1, but both the BUN & creatinine are elevated. Urine sodium is typically 1-40
mEq/L.
Question:
What to do in the event of HIT:
Answer:
Stop Heparin and administer an alternative direct thrombin inhibitor.
Question:
Warfarin is contraindicated in HIT? T/F
Answer:
True - there is also no evidence that shows protamine, corticosteroids, and benadryl are effective
treatments for HIT
,Question:
Patients with right ventricular infarctions become preload dependent. Meds that decrease preload
should be avoided - which meds are these?
Answer:
Morphine, Nitro, Beta blockers and diuretics.
Question:
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia aka Torsades is treated by?
Answer:
Magnesium
Question:
Myocardial contusions generally impact which parts of the heart? and what would the values be?
Answer:
Atria & right ventricle because of the position of the heart in the chest. PAOP 6, PA Pressure 40/24,
RA Pressure 16
Question:
Neurogenic shock signs?
Answer:
CVP: 3, CI: 2.5, SVR: 650, SBP: Neuro shock is associated with a loss of sympathetic tone causing
extensive peripheral vasodilation. Clinical signs and symptoms include hypotension, a low SVR,
low CVP and low normal CI
Question:
What causes a larger than normal A wave on a PAOP?
Answer:
, Mitral stenosis - causes increased left atrial pressure during atrial contraction.
Question:
Pulmonary HTN will result in what?
Answer:
Elevated PA pressures but have no impact on PAOP.
Question:
Infective Endocarditis can cause what kind of impairment?
Answer:
Neurologic impairment. One of the risks of infective endocarditis is the bacterial strand breaking in
the heart and throwing bacterial emboli forward into the lungs from the right side of the heart or to
the brain/body from the left side of the heart.
Question:
Neurologic impairment could be a sign?
Answer:
Embolic ischemic stroke.
Question:
Post bariatric surgery should avoid what kind of meds?
Answer:
Extended release meds due to absorption concerns post-operatively
Question:
Chlorpropamide is a what?
Answer:
