CCRN Exam Cram Review 2025/2026 Update | ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) | 100% CORRECT!!!
Symptoms of Pulmonary Issues - ANSWER-Include dyspnea,
tachypnea, tachycardia, cough.
Fat Embolism Symptoms - ANSWER-Petechiae may indicate fat
embolism.
Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER-Includes
anticoagulation and oxygen therapy.
Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2) - ANSWER-Normal
range: 60-75%; indicates cellular oxygenation.
Capillary Perfusion Pressure (CAPP) - ANSWER-Normal range:
60-80 mmHg.
Preload - ANSWER-Increased by crystalloids, colloids, and
vasopressors.
,Afterload - ANSWER-Increased by norepinephrine,
phenylephrine, and epinephrine.
Contractility - ANSWER-Increased by positive inotropes like
dobutamine.
Dicrotic Notch - ANSWER-Represents closure of the aortic valve.
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve - ANSWER-Shows
relationship between PaO2 and SaO2.
Left Shift - ANSWER-Decreased 2,3-DPG; hemoglobin holds onto
O2.
Right Shift - ANSWER-Increased 2,3-DPG; hemoglobin releases
more O2.
Dynamic Response Test - ANSWER-Assesses hemodynamic
monitoring accuracy.
Sepsis - ANSWER-SIRS criteria plus suspected or documented
infection.
Severe Sepsis - ANSWER-Sepsis with organ dysfunction
markers.
, SIRS Criteria - ANSWER-Two or more clinical signs indicating
systemic inflammation.
Fluid Resuscitation - ANSWER-30 mL/kg for sepsis treatment.
Vasopressor - ANSWER-Norepinephrine is first choice for
hypotension.
Massive Transfusion Protocol - ANSWER-Prevent triad of death:
hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy.
Blood Product Risks - ANSWER-Includes hemolytic reactions
and TRALI. 2,3-DPG - ANSWER-Affects hemoglobin's oxygen
affinity; found in RBCs.
Sedation in Critical Care - ANSWER-Light sedation improves
clinical outcomes.
Daily Sedation Vacation - ANSWER-Assess readiness for
extubation in sedated patients.
Rewarming Phase - ANSWER-Increase temperature by 1°C per
hour.
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) | 100% CORRECT!!!
Symptoms of Pulmonary Issues - ANSWER-Include dyspnea,
tachypnea, tachycardia, cough.
Fat Embolism Symptoms - ANSWER-Petechiae may indicate fat
embolism.
Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER-Includes
anticoagulation and oxygen therapy.
Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2) - ANSWER-Normal
range: 60-75%; indicates cellular oxygenation.
Capillary Perfusion Pressure (CAPP) - ANSWER-Normal range:
60-80 mmHg.
Preload - ANSWER-Increased by crystalloids, colloids, and
vasopressors.
,Afterload - ANSWER-Increased by norepinephrine,
phenylephrine, and epinephrine.
Contractility - ANSWER-Increased by positive inotropes like
dobutamine.
Dicrotic Notch - ANSWER-Represents closure of the aortic valve.
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve - ANSWER-Shows
relationship between PaO2 and SaO2.
Left Shift - ANSWER-Decreased 2,3-DPG; hemoglobin holds onto
O2.
Right Shift - ANSWER-Increased 2,3-DPG; hemoglobin releases
more O2.
Dynamic Response Test - ANSWER-Assesses hemodynamic
monitoring accuracy.
Sepsis - ANSWER-SIRS criteria plus suspected or documented
infection.
Severe Sepsis - ANSWER-Sepsis with organ dysfunction
markers.
, SIRS Criteria - ANSWER-Two or more clinical signs indicating
systemic inflammation.
Fluid Resuscitation - ANSWER-30 mL/kg for sepsis treatment.
Vasopressor - ANSWER-Norepinephrine is first choice for
hypotension.
Massive Transfusion Protocol - ANSWER-Prevent triad of death:
hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy.
Blood Product Risks - ANSWER-Includes hemolytic reactions
and TRALI. 2,3-DPG - ANSWER-Affects hemoglobin's oxygen
affinity; found in RBCs.
Sedation in Critical Care - ANSWER-Light sedation improves
clinical outcomes.
Daily Sedation Vacation - ANSWER-Assess readiness for
extubation in sedated patients.
Rewarming Phase - ANSWER-Increase temperature by 1°C per
hour.
