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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________ dd dd DATE: _____________ dd




COURSE: PASS the CCRN! Questions dd dd dd dd TIME: _____________ dd




EXAM CODE: CCRN ADULT EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWER
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S-101




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. A 56 yr- dddd dd dd



old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache
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and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to
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be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach?
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[Verified Solution]: Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then c
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ontinue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum
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initial decrease should be no more than 25% reduction from initial presenting value. Reducing the blood
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pressure too quickly can lead to cerebral edema or renal failure.
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Q2. A patient has sepsis, receives Lactated ringers 500ml IV bolus. Which finding indicate tha
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t this intervention is having it's intended effect?
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[Verified Solution]: ScvO2 of 72% Early goal directed therapy for sepsis includes early fluid resuscita
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tion at 30 ml/kg to maintain a CVP of 8-12 or 12-
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15 if mechanically ventilated, MAP greater than 65, ScvO2 greater than 70%, and urine output greater t
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han 0.5 kg/hr dd dd




Q3. 72 male patient in ICU for 6 days on the ventilator for treatment of a COPD exacerbatio
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n. He has been receiving VTE prophylaxis and subcutaneous Heparin since admission. Today
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his platelet count decreased significantly to 43,000 and was found to have new DVT on his rig
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ht upper extremity. What do you suspect is the most likely cause of these findings?
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[Verified Solution]: HIT The hallmark sign of HIT is a significant decrease in platelet count over a 24
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hours period (>50%) within 5-
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10 days of administering Heparin. The other hallmark sign is a new development of DVT despite being
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on VTE prophylaxis.
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,Q4. TRALI:
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[Verified Solution]: is a complication from a blood transfusion reaction, which causes acute lung injur
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y typically within 6 hours of a blood transfusion.
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Q5. 2 Hallmark signs of HIT:
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[Verified Solution]: Decrease in platelet count over a 24 hr period. New development of DVT despite
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being on VTE prophylaxis.
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Q6. Values in Early compensated Hypovolemic shock?
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[Verified Solution]: CO 4.0 L/min, HR 135, SV 65, SVR 1700, MAP 65 In hypovolemic states, circul
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ating volume is depleted therefore preload and contractility are decreased which leads to a decrease in S
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V and CO. HR and SV increase as compensatory measure to preserve CO, MAP and cerebral perfusion.
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Q7. Post-renal failure values:
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[Verified Solution]: Urine output < 200; urine sodium 30; BUN: Creatinine ratio 15:1; urine specific g
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ravity 1.010 BUN: Creatinine ratio is 15:1, but both the BUN & creatinine are elevated. Urine sodium i
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s typically 1-40 mEq/L.
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Q8. What to do in the event of HIT:
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[Verified Solution]: Stop Heparin and administer an alternative direct thrombin inhibitor.
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Q9. Warfarin is contraindicated in HIT? T/F
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[Verified Solution]: True - dd dddd dd



there is also no evidence that shows protamine, corticosteroids, and benadryl are effective treatments fo
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r HITdd




Q10. Patients with right ventricular infarctions become preload dependent. Meds that decreas
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e preload should be avoided - which meds are these?
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[Verified Solution]: Morphine, Nitro, Beta blockers and diuretics.
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Q11. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia aka Torsades is treated by?
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[Verified Solution]: Magnesium dd dddd

, Q12. Myocardial contusions generally impact which parts of the heart? and what would the v
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alues be?
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[Verified Solution]: Atria & right ventricle because of the position of the heart in the chest. PAOP 6,
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PA Pressure 40/24, RA Pressure 16
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Q13. Neurogenic shock signs?
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[Verified Solution]: CVP: 3, CI: 2.5, SVR: 650, SBP: 88 Neuro shock is associated with a loss of sy
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mpathetic tone causing extensive peripheral vasodilation. Clinical signs and symptoms include hypotensi
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on, a low SVR, low CVP and low normal CI
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Q14. What causes a larger than normal A wave on a PAOP?
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[Verified Solution]: Mitral stenosis - causes increased left atrial pressure during atrial contraction.
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Q15. Pulmonary HTN will result in what?
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[Verified Solution]: Elevated PA pressures but have no impact on PAOP.
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Q16. Infective Endocarditis can cause what kind of impairment?
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[Verified Solution]: Neurologic impairment. One of the risks of infective endocarditis is the bacterial s
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trand breaking in the heart and throwing bacterial emboli forward into the lungs from the right side of t
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he heart or to the brain/body from the left side of the heart.
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Q17. Neurologic impairment could be a sign?
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[Verified Solution]: Embolic ischemic stroke.
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Q18. Post bariatric surgery should avoid what kind of meds?
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[Verified Solution]: Extended release meds due to absorption concerns post-operatively
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Q19. Chlorpropamide is a what?
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[Verified Solution]: sulfonylurea drug that is used in DI as an antidiuretic. It is primarily a glucose lo
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wering agent. (hypoglycemia)
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