PCCN Test with Questions and Answers

PCCN Test with Questions and Answers The MOST sensitive indicator of change in the neurological function of an alert patient is: A. Pupil changes B. Disorientation C. Unresponsiveness D. Changes in behavior ANSWER B. Disorientation The nurse is assessing a patient with tachycardia, cool clammy skin, decreased urine output, tachypnea, and altered mental status. The patient is MOST LIKELY experiencing: A. Cardiogenic shock B. Left-sided heart failure C. Right-sided heart failure D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ANSWER A. Cardiogenic shock A patient is scheduled for an invasive procedure that requires additional informed consent. What elements of patient education must be included for the nurse to ensure informed consent? A. Type of anesthesia, risk of procedure, length of recovery B. Length of recovery, expected outcomes, name of surgeon C. Voluntary consent, insurance coverage, benefits of the treatment D. Voluntary consent and risks, benefits, alternatives of treatment ANSWER D. Voluntary consent and risks, benefits, alternatives of treatment Which of the actions can help to prevent infections related to total parenteral nutrition? A. Maintain sterile setup