CCRN CRAM EXAM LATEST COMPLETE (2025) TEST WITH LATEST
CCRN Exam Cram Review
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1. HTN Emergency BP 180/110 with end-organ damage.
2. S1 Heart Sound Heard at the apex of the heart.
3. S2 Heart Sound Heard at the base of the heart.
4. S3 Heart Sound Associated with heart failure.
5. S4 Heart Sound Related to MI, HTN, or aortic stenosis.
6. Acute Chest Pain Management Includes STAT EKG and 325mg aspirin.
7. Nitroprusside Drip Reduces preload and afterload; monitor cyanide toxicity.
8. PCI Preparation Door to balloon in 90 minutes.
9. NSTEMI + troponin, ST depression, unrelenting chest pain.
10. STEMI + troponin, ST elevation, unrelenting chest pain.
11. Torsades de Pointes Prolonged QT interval can lead to this arrhythmia.
12. QT Interval Normal range is 0.36 to 0.4 seconds.
13. Systolic Heart Failure EF < 40%, dilated ventricle, S3 sound.
14. Diastolic Heart Failure EF 50%, thick ventricle, S4 sound.
15. Cardiogenic Shock Extreme decrease in stroke volume.
16. Cardiac Tamponade Symptoms Hypotension, JVD, muffled heart tones.
17. Pulsus Paradoxus Drop in SBP during inspiration.
18. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Supports heart failure patients awaiting transplant.
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19. Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Inflates during diastole to increase oxygen supply.
(IABP)
20. Prinzmetal's Angina Relieved by nitroglycerin, returns ST segment to normal.
21. Labetalol IV Push Preferred over drip to avoid exceeding 300mg.
22. Acute Peripheral Vascular Insuf- Normal ankle-brachial index is >1.
ficiency
23. Mitral Stenosis Associated with atrial fibrillation due to enlargement.
24. Medical Management of MI Includes tPA, thrombolytics, heparin, anticoagulants.
25. Symptoms of Right-Sided Heart Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, dependent edema.
Failure
26. Symptoms of Left-Sided Heart Orthopnea, dyspnea, pink/frothy sputum.
Failure
27. Valve Replacement Risks High risk for blood clots; requires anticoagulation.
28. Complications of PCI Monitor for signs of re-occlusion.
29. PCO2 Clinical indicator of ventilation status.
30. Diaphragm Primary muscle responsible for ventilation.
31. Normal Ventilation Rate Approximately 4 L/min in healthy adults.
32. SVO2 Normal value is 60-75% in healthy individuals.
33. Normal PO2 Ranges from 80-100 mmHg; <80 indicates hypoxemia.
34. NIV Contraindications Includes hemodynamic instability and life-threatening ar-
rhythmias.
CCRN Exam Cram Review
UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
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1. HTN Emergency BP 180/110 with end-organ damage.
2. S1 Heart Sound Heard at the apex of the heart.
3. S2 Heart Sound Heard at the base of the heart.
4. S3 Heart Sound Associated with heart failure.
5. S4 Heart Sound Related to MI, HTN, or aortic stenosis.
6. Acute Chest Pain Management Includes STAT EKG and 325mg aspirin.
7. Nitroprusside Drip Reduces preload and afterload; monitor cyanide toxicity.
8. PCI Preparation Door to balloon in 90 minutes.
9. NSTEMI + troponin, ST depression, unrelenting chest pain.
10. STEMI + troponin, ST elevation, unrelenting chest pain.
11. Torsades de Pointes Prolonged QT interval can lead to this arrhythmia.
12. QT Interval Normal range is 0.36 to 0.4 seconds.
13. Systolic Heart Failure EF < 40%, dilated ventricle, S3 sound.
14. Diastolic Heart Failure EF 50%, thick ventricle, S4 sound.
15. Cardiogenic Shock Extreme decrease in stroke volume.
16. Cardiac Tamponade Symptoms Hypotension, JVD, muffled heart tones.
17. Pulsus Paradoxus Drop in SBP during inspiration.
18. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Supports heart failure patients awaiting transplant.
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19. Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Inflates during diastole to increase oxygen supply.
(IABP)
20. Prinzmetal's Angina Relieved by nitroglycerin, returns ST segment to normal.
21. Labetalol IV Push Preferred over drip to avoid exceeding 300mg.
22. Acute Peripheral Vascular Insuf- Normal ankle-brachial index is >1.
ficiency
23. Mitral Stenosis Associated with atrial fibrillation due to enlargement.
24. Medical Management of MI Includes tPA, thrombolytics, heparin, anticoagulants.
25. Symptoms of Right-Sided Heart Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, dependent edema.
Failure
26. Symptoms of Left-Sided Heart Orthopnea, dyspnea, pink/frothy sputum.
Failure
27. Valve Replacement Risks High risk for blood clots; requires anticoagulation.
28. Complications of PCI Monitor for signs of re-occlusion.
29. PCO2 Clinical indicator of ventilation status.
30. Diaphragm Primary muscle responsible for ventilation.
31. Normal Ventilation Rate Approximately 4 L/min in healthy adults.
32. SVO2 Normal value is 60-75% in healthy individuals.
33. Normal PO2 Ranges from 80-100 mmHg; <80 indicates hypoxemia.
34. NIV Contraindications Includes hemodynamic instability and life-threatening ar-
rhythmias.
