CCRN AACN Test 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
A patient with ARDS has been on mechanical ventilation and bed rest. The patient has
a Richmond Agitation and Sedation Score (RASS) of 0.
Hemodynamic stability has been achieved at this time. The nurse should
INITIALLY collaborate with
A) O the social Worker.
B) • a speech pathologist.
C) O the respiratory therapist.
D) O a physiotherapist.
This is the patient's third admission with cocaine toxicity. The patient's body mass
index is 18.2 kg/m2. Following stabilization, the nurse should anticipate collaboration
with
A) O nutritional support
B) • cardiology
c) O a respiratory therapist
D) O a renal physiologist
A patient has been waiting two months for a heart transplant. A family member angrily
tells the nurse, "This is hopeless!" The nurse's actions should be based on the
knowledge that
A) O expressions of frustration are normal and usually require no nursing intervention.
B) O maintaining the integrity of the family system is crucial in the transplant process.
c) O because expressions of hopelessness may be harmful to the patient, the family
member should be encouraged to keep these statements out of the patient care area.
D) O encouraging discussion of negative emotions can impede their resolution.
, The greatest family need during a patient's first few days in the unit is to
A) O feel that the best possible care is being provided.
B) • plan discharge needs.
c) O obtain information focusing on pathophysiology.
D) O participate in activities of daily living.
A hospital is deciding among three IV infusion pumps to purchase and coordinates a
"pump fair" for nurses to evaluate the three options and vote on their selection. The
nurse should base the pump selection PRIMARILY on
A) O versatility of use of pump throughout the hospital.
B) • sensitivity of the air detector.
c) O weight of the pump.
D) O which pump would work best in the unit worked on.
A hospital's current policy states that medication drips should be changed within 24
hours after surgery. Nurses note that many postoperative cardiac patients develop BP
instability after inotrope syringes are changed. The BEST approach to solving this
problem is to
A) O give a bolus of inotrope immediately prior to changing a drip.
B) O notify the provider of a patient's BP instability.
C) O suggest the nurse manager form a committee to examine the problem.
D) O disregard the policy and wait for syringes to empty.
A patient with DKA is admitted. To best manage electrolyte imbalances, the nurse
should INITIALLY collaborate with a(n)
A) O gastroenterologist.
B) O endocrinologist.
Answers
A patient with ARDS has been on mechanical ventilation and bed rest. The patient has
a Richmond Agitation and Sedation Score (RASS) of 0.
Hemodynamic stability has been achieved at this time. The nurse should
INITIALLY collaborate with
A) O the social Worker.
B) • a speech pathologist.
C) O the respiratory therapist.
D) O a physiotherapist.
This is the patient's third admission with cocaine toxicity. The patient's body mass
index is 18.2 kg/m2. Following stabilization, the nurse should anticipate collaboration
with
A) O nutritional support
B) • cardiology
c) O a respiratory therapist
D) O a renal physiologist
A patient has been waiting two months for a heart transplant. A family member angrily
tells the nurse, "This is hopeless!" The nurse's actions should be based on the
knowledge that
A) O expressions of frustration are normal and usually require no nursing intervention.
B) O maintaining the integrity of the family system is crucial in the transplant process.
c) O because expressions of hopelessness may be harmful to the patient, the family
member should be encouraged to keep these statements out of the patient care area.
D) O encouraging discussion of negative emotions can impede their resolution.
, The greatest family need during a patient's first few days in the unit is to
A) O feel that the best possible care is being provided.
B) • plan discharge needs.
c) O obtain information focusing on pathophysiology.
D) O participate in activities of daily living.
A hospital is deciding among three IV infusion pumps to purchase and coordinates a
"pump fair" for nurses to evaluate the three options and vote on their selection. The
nurse should base the pump selection PRIMARILY on
A) O versatility of use of pump throughout the hospital.
B) • sensitivity of the air detector.
c) O weight of the pump.
D) O which pump would work best in the unit worked on.
A hospital's current policy states that medication drips should be changed within 24
hours after surgery. Nurses note that many postoperative cardiac patients develop BP
instability after inotrope syringes are changed. The BEST approach to solving this
problem is to
A) O give a bolus of inotrope immediately prior to changing a drip.
B) O notify the provider of a patient's BP instability.
C) O suggest the nurse manager form a committee to examine the problem.
D) O disregard the policy and wait for syringes to empty.
A patient with DKA is admitted. To best manage electrolyte imbalances, the nurse
should INITIALLY collaborate with a(n)
A) O gastroenterologist.
B) O endocrinologist.
