CCRN FINAL EXAM 2026 BANK 2 VERSIONS
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COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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A+
Which of the following is not an indication for mechanical
ventilation in patients with asthma?
A.
Respiratory
alkalosis B.
Cardiopulmonary arrest
C.
Respiratory muscle fatigue
D.
Hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis - ....ANSWER...A.
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis is seen early in asthma because of
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,hyperventilation.
A patient exhibiting nystagmus, ataxia, unsteady gait,
and problems with rapid, alternating movements probably
has a lesion in the:
A.
frontal lobe.
B.
pituitary gland.
C.
cerebellu
m.
D.
brainstem. - ....ANSWER...C. cerebellum
The pituitary is an endocrine gland that controls release of
hormones within the body, so eliminate "pituitary gland."
The brainstem contains the cardiac and respiratory
centers, temperature, and other basic drives, so eliminate
"brainstem." The frontal lobe controls voluntary motor
function and behavior, so eliminate "frontal lobe." The
cerebellum controls balance and coordination. Associate
bellum with ballerina, who must balance to dance. Choose
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,"cerebellum."
Which route would be preferred for the rapid
administration of fluids in hypovolemic shock?
A.
Central venous catheter
B.
Large-gauge, short peripheral
catheter C.
Needle inserted into saline lock
D.
Large-gauge, long peripheral catheter - ....ANSWER...B.
Large-gauge, short peripheral catheter
The most rapid administration of fluids is achieved
through a large-gauge, short catheter. Central venous
catheters are long and, if multiple-lumen, each lumen may
be smaller gauge than large-gauge peripheral catheters.
Large-gauge, long peripheral catheters, including
peripherally inserted central catheters, would be slower
than a short peripheral catheter.
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, Which of the following would be the earliest auscultatory
finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)?
A. Crackles
B. S3
C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation
D. Pericardial friction rub - ....ANSWER...B. S3
LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are
usually subtle changes. Choose "S3."
A patient with a triple-lumen subclavian catheter has been
receiving total parenteral nutrition, maintenance fluids,
and antibiotics by the catheter. He has been slightly
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AND STUDY GUIDE CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
/EXPERTLY VERIFIED /ALREADY GRADED
A+
Which of the following is not an indication for mechanical
ventilation in patients with asthma?
A.
Respiratory
alkalosis B.
Cardiopulmonary arrest
C.
Respiratory muscle fatigue
D.
Hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis - ....ANSWER...A.
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis is seen early in asthma because of
1
,hyperventilation.
A patient exhibiting nystagmus, ataxia, unsteady gait,
and problems with rapid, alternating movements probably
has a lesion in the:
A.
frontal lobe.
B.
pituitary gland.
C.
cerebellu
m.
D.
brainstem. - ....ANSWER...C. cerebellum
The pituitary is an endocrine gland that controls release of
hormones within the body, so eliminate "pituitary gland."
The brainstem contains the cardiac and respiratory
centers, temperature, and other basic drives, so eliminate
"brainstem." The frontal lobe controls voluntary motor
function and behavior, so eliminate "frontal lobe." The
cerebellum controls balance and coordination. Associate
bellum with ballerina, who must balance to dance. Choose
2
,"cerebellum."
Which route would be preferred for the rapid
administration of fluids in hypovolemic shock?
A.
Central venous catheter
B.
Large-gauge, short peripheral
catheter C.
Needle inserted into saline lock
D.
Large-gauge, long peripheral catheter - ....ANSWER...B.
Large-gauge, short peripheral catheter
The most rapid administration of fluids is achieved
through a large-gauge, short catheter. Central venous
catheters are long and, if multiple-lumen, each lumen may
be smaller gauge than large-gauge peripheral catheters.
Large-gauge, long peripheral catheters, including
peripherally inserted central catheters, would be slower
than a short peripheral catheter.
3
, Which of the following would be the earliest auscultatory
finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)?
A. Crackles
B. S3
C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation
D. Pericardial friction rub - ....ANSWER...B. S3
LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are
usually subtle changes. Choose "S3."
A patient with a triple-lumen subclavian catheter has been
receiving total parenteral nutrition, maintenance fluids,
and antibiotics by the catheter. He has been slightly
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