All The PCCN Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-
up- right position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an
indication of (Answer) fluid volume overload.
2. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) (Answer) 5-
12 mmHg
3. The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject
its volume is (Answer) systemic vascular resistance.
4. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects
the filling pressure in the (Answer) right ventricle.
5. Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart
disease because of (Answer) compromised cardiac output.
,6. During initial examination of a critical care patient, the nurse observes
wide and convex nails and bulbous fingertips. This is evidence of
(Answer) central cyanosis.
7. Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular disease
include:-
: estimating edema.
checking capillary
refill checking for
DVT arterial pulses
8. By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,
an- giotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors produce (Answer) b.
vasodilation.
9. 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 antic- ipate orders for which medications (Answer) a.
Verapamil, diltiazem, or amlodipine
10.The nurse has administered a drug that stimulates ²1-adrenergic sites.
,Following administration of the drug, the nurse will assess for (Answer) a.
increased heart rate.
11.The nurse is observing the patient's electrocardiographic monitor
after insertion of a temporary pacemaker. Seeing a P-wave after the
pacing arti- fact, the nurse knows that the (Answer) c. atrium is being
paced.
12.The possibility of microshock when handling a temporary pacemaker
can be minimized by (Answer) b. insulating the ends of the wires. and
wearing gloves when handling the pacing wires
13.In the postoperative cardiovascular patient, the most frequent cause of
a decreased cardiac output is (Answer) a. reduced preload.
, 14.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 (Answer)
a. Position the patient on the left side. or reposition the leads
15.In analyzing the ECG strip, the nurse notices a spike before each QRS
complex. The patient's heart rate is 70 beats/min. This phenomenon is
reflec- tive of: b. pacing artifact; the pacemaker is sensing and
capturing.
16.Calculate the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) for a patient with a
mean arterial pressure (MAP) = 95 mm Hg and an intracranial pressure
(ICP) = 15 mm Hg.: b. 80 mm Hg
17.What procedure secures an arteriovenous malformation when a pt's
condition is too unstable for surgery (Answer) embolization that can be
done to secure the lesion without surgery. When the condition is more
stable, an operation might be considered if needed.
18.Knowing that a patient has hypoxemia and ischemia in his brain,
the nurse anticipates which of the following (Answer) a.
Cerebrovascular dilation
(Verified Answers)
1. The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-
up- right position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an
indication of (Answer) fluid volume overload.
2. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) (Answer) 5-
12 mmHg
3. The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject
its volume is (Answer) systemic vascular resistance.
4. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects
the filling pressure in the (Answer) right ventricle.
5. Tachycardia is dangerous for the patient with ischemic heart
disease because of (Answer) compromised cardiac output.
,6. During initial examination of a critical care patient, the nurse observes
wide and convex nails and bulbous fingertips. This is evidence of
(Answer) central cyanosis.
7. Priorities for palpation of the patient with cardiovascular disease
include:-
: estimating edema.
checking capillary
refill checking for
DVT arterial pulses
8. By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,
an- giotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors produce (Answer) b.
vasodilation.
9. 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 antic- ipate orders for which medications (Answer) a.
Verapamil, diltiazem, or amlodipine
10.The nurse has administered a drug that stimulates ²1-adrenergic sites.
,Following administration of the drug, the nurse will assess for (Answer) a.
increased heart rate.
11.The nurse is observing the patient's electrocardiographic monitor
after insertion of a temporary pacemaker. Seeing a P-wave after the
pacing arti- fact, the nurse knows that the (Answer) c. atrium is being
paced.
12.The possibility of microshock when handling a temporary pacemaker
can be minimized by (Answer) b. insulating the ends of the wires. and
wearing gloves when handling the pacing wires
13.In the postoperative cardiovascular patient, the most frequent cause of
a decreased cardiac output is (Answer) a. reduced preload.
, 14.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 (Answer)
a. Position the patient on the left side. or reposition the leads
15.In analyzing the ECG strip, the nurse notices a spike before each QRS
complex. The patient's heart rate is 70 beats/min. This phenomenon is
reflec- tive of: b. pacing artifact; the pacemaker is sensing and
capturing.
16.Calculate the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) for a patient with a
mean arterial pressure (MAP) = 95 mm Hg and an intracranial pressure
(ICP) = 15 mm Hg.: b. 80 mm Hg
17.What procedure secures an arteriovenous malformation when a pt's
condition is too unstable for surgery (Answer) embolization that can be
done to secure the lesion without surgery. When the condition is more
stable, an operation might be considered if needed.
18.Knowing that a patient has hypoxemia and ischemia in his brain,
the nurse anticipates which of the following (Answer) a.
Cerebrovascular dilation
