2024 PCCN ACTUAL EXAM WITH ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+/ PCCN EXAM LATEST VERSION (BRAND NEW!!)

2024 PCCN ACTUAL EXAM WITH ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+/ PCCN EXAM LATEST VERSION (BRAND NEW!!) A cardiac pt with with DNR status is being managed medically. The nurse notes a new cough, thick yellow sputum and a temperature of 101.4 (38.4) Coarse crackles are present in the right upper field. The nurse should most immediately anticipate A. blood and sputum cultures followed by a broad spectrum abx B. mucolytics and judicious IV fluid administration C. an antyipyretic and conservative management D. NPO status and encouragement of frequent activity - ANSWER-A. This pt symptoms are consistent with pneumonia. Management should include abx therapy, oxygen therapy for hypoxemia, mechanical ventilation if acute respiratory failure develops, fluid management for hydration, nutritional support, and treatment of associated medical problems and complications. Which of the ff findings is most indicative of a ruptured aortic aneurysm A. Back pain B. bounding peripheral pulses C. intermittent claudication D. warm, flushed skin - ANSWER-A. An aneurysm is the localized dilation of an artery. Should an aneurysm rupture, blood will build up under pressure in the tissues surrounding the aorta, which can result in acute pain and tenderness in theses areas. This is particularly the case if the aneurysm leaks from the back of the,,,