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Which 12-lead ECG changes should be expected in a patient with ACS involving the inferior wall? a) ST segment elevation in leads II, III and all the precordial leads b) ST segment elevation and deeply inverted T waves in leads II, III and AvF c) ST segment elevation and deeply inverted T waves in leads V4-V6, I and aVL d) ST segment depression and T wave elevation in leads II, III and AvL - Answer- Correct Answer: ST segment elevation and deeply inverted T waves in leads II, III and AvF A...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - correct answer Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrea...

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An 18 year old is admitted with a history of syncopal episode at the mall and has a history of an eating disorder. The nurse notes a prolonged QT on the 12-lead EKG and anticipates a reduction in an electrolyte to be the cause. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this patient's problems? (A) sodium (B) magnesium (C) potassium (D) calcium - ANSWER- (A) Abnormal sodium does NOT cause QT prolongation. In contrast, a low magnesium, potassium, or calcium, may cause QT prolongatio...

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CCRN Barrons Hematology/Immunology Exam Questions and Answers smallest type of blood cell and made in bone marrow - Answer- platelet platelet count measures - Answer- platelet quantity bleeding time measures - Answer- platelet function/how well platelets work intrinsic coagulation pathway is stimulated by - Answer- vascular endothelium injury ex: Cell trauma (valve, IABP) sepsis shock ARDs hypoxemia, acidemia Cardiopulmonary arrest extrinsic coagulation pathway is stimulated by - Ans...

Gastrointestinal concepts Barrons CCRN Exam Questions and Answers RUQ - Answer- pyloris duodenum liver right kidney and adrenal glands hepatic flexure of the colon head of the pancreas LUQ - Answer- stomach spleen Left kidney and adrenal gland splenic flexure of the colon body of the pancreas RLQ - Answer- cecum appendix LLQ - Answer- sigmoid colon Accounts for approximately 80% of acute GI bleeding - Answer- upper GI bleeding - peptic ulcer disease - esophageal - stress ulcer...

CCRN Barrons Multisystem concepts Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass cellular disease due to inadequate perfusion (oxygen demand is greater than oxygen delivered) or the inability of the cells to utilize the delivered oxygen (oxygen utilization/consumption) - Answer- shock 3 stages of shock - Answer- compensatory progressive refractory BP is maintained during compensatory stage of shock d/t what two mechanisms? - Answer- stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system activation of the...

CCRN Barrons Respiratory Concepts Exam Questions and Answers 100% pass Rely on mild hypoxemia for ventilator drive. if the PaO2 Is corrected to normal, this may result in a decreased drive to breathe - Answer- Chronic PaCO2 retainers What is the clinical indicator of ventilation - Answer- PaCO2 What is minute ventilation - Answer- tidal volume x respiratory rate +normal ventilation is about 4L/min an increase in minute ventilation = - Answer- an increase in work of breathing Primary musc...

CCRN Barrons Cardiovascular Exam Questions and Answers Marks the end of diastole, the beginning of systole - Answer- S1 Caused by closure of AV valves (mitral, tricuspid) & loudest at the apex of the heart (midclavicular, 5th intercostal) - Answer- S1 Caused by closure of the semilunar valves; can be split by inspiration - Answer- S2 AV valves - Answer- tricuspid and mitral semilunar valves - Answer- pulmonary and aortic This heart sound is louder with a pulmonary embolism - Answer- S2 ...

CCRN Barrons Hemodynamic concepts Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Normal Cardiac Output - Answer- 4-8 L/min normal cardiac index - Answer- 2.5-4 +takes into account the body surface area and is a more meaningful value than CO CO = - Answer- HR x SV Stroke volume is determined by - Answer- preload, afterload, contractility Preload hemodynamic measurements - Answer- Central venous pressure (CVP) (right ventricular) AKA right atria pressure Pulmonary artery occlusive pressure (PAOP) (...