ALL THE PCCN EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure
reflects the filling pressure in the: - ANSWERS-right
ventricle.
Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart
disease because of: - ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-central cyanosis.
Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular
disease include: - ANSWERS-estimating edema.
checking capillary refill
,checking for DVT
arterial pulses
All the PCCN Exam - ANSWERS-Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the AACN PCCN Exam includes the
comprehensive clinical knowledge and professional
competencies required for progressive care nursing. It
focuses on cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological,
endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and
multisystem disorders, emphasizing the care of acutely ill
adult patients. The exam evaluates understanding of
hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation,
pharmacology, and evidence-based interventions for
complex patient conditions. It also covers professional
caring and ethical practice, including advocacy,
collaboration, systems thinking, and clinical inquiry.
Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, patient safety, early
recognition of complications, and the application of
advanced nursing skills in progressive and step-down care
settings.
what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure
(PAOP)? - ANSWERS-5-12 mmHg
,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: - ANSWERS-fluid
volume overload.
The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to
eject its volume is: - ANSWERS-systemic vascular resistance.
By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors produce: -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-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: -
ANSWERS-c. atrium is being paced.
The possibility of microshock when handling a temporary
pacemaker can be minimized by: - ANSWERS-b. insulating
the ends of the wires. and wearing gloves when handling
the pacing wires
In the postoperative cardiovascular patient, the most
frequent cause of a decreased cardiac output is: - ANSWERS-
a. reduced preload.
A patient is being monitored by continuous
electrocardiogram (ECG) after placement of a transvenous
pacemaker. "Loss of capture" is seen on the ECG. Which
nursing intervention may correct this situation? - ANSWERS-
a. Position the patient on the left side. or reposition the
leads
In analyzing the ECG strip, the nurse notices a spike before
each QRS complex. The patient's heart rate is 70 beats/min.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure
reflects the filling pressure in the: - ANSWERS-right
ventricle.
Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart
disease because of: - ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-central cyanosis.
Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular
disease include: - ANSWERS-estimating edema.
checking capillary refill
,checking for DVT
arterial pulses
All the PCCN Exam - ANSWERS-Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the AACN PCCN Exam includes the
comprehensive clinical knowledge and professional
competencies required for progressive care nursing. It
focuses on cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological,
endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and
multisystem disorders, emphasizing the care of acutely ill
adult patients. The exam evaluates understanding of
hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation,
pharmacology, and evidence-based interventions for
complex patient conditions. It also covers professional
caring and ethical practice, including advocacy,
collaboration, systems thinking, and clinical inquiry.
Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, patient safety, early
recognition of complications, and the application of
advanced nursing skills in progressive and step-down care
settings.
what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure
(PAOP)? - ANSWERS-5-12 mmHg
,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: - ANSWERS-fluid
volume overload.
The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to
eject its volume is: - ANSWERS-systemic vascular resistance.
By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors produce: -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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: - ANSWERS-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: -
ANSWERS-c. atrium is being paced.
The possibility of microshock when handling a temporary
pacemaker can be minimized by: - ANSWERS-b. insulating
the ends of the wires. and wearing gloves when handling
the pacing wires
In the postoperative cardiovascular patient, the most
frequent cause of a decreased cardiac output is: - ANSWERS-
a. reduced preload.
A patient is being monitored by continuous
electrocardiogram (ECG) after placement of a transvenous
pacemaker. "Loss of capture" is seen on the ECG. Which
nursing intervention may correct this situation? - ANSWERS-
a. Position the patient on the left side. or reposition the
leads
In analyzing the ECG strip, the nurse notices a spike before
each QRS complex. The patient's heart rate is 70 beats/min.
