AACN QUESTIONS LAST DAY WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are signs of acute pulmonary edema ? - ANS -Tachycardia, hypertension, and S3 heart sounds,
increased wob and accessory muscle use
What are symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ? - ANS -Palpitations, chest pain , sob, and syncope
while exercising
What is contributed to being a significant risk factor for developing congestive heart failure ? - ANS -
Dialated cardiomyopathy
What is a risk factor from malignancies - ANS -Pericardial effusion
What is a priority concern for patients who have a current history of needle use regardless of the type of
drug - ANS -Cellulitis- infectious organisms are present
What pH state characterizes salicylate overdose ? - ANS -A primary metabolic acidosis with secondary
respiratory alkalosis
While caring for a patient with DKA, the nurse discovers a history of hypoglycemia - associated
autonomic failure. During a routine assessment, seizure activity is noted. What should the RN do first ? -
ANS -Initiate 50% dextrose
What is a complication of central line placement and what should we do - ANS -Pneumothorax, put in a
pleural chest tube
A patient is admitted with emphysema and has undergone a thoracotomy with decortication. Which
value best indicates a favorable response ? - ANS -Tidal volume increase. Decortication is indicated when
lung expansion is restricted. Improvement in tidal volume would indicate relief of restriction
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are signs of acute pulmonary edema ? - ANS -Tachycardia, hypertension, and S3 heart sounds,
increased wob and accessory muscle use
What are symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ? - ANS -Palpitations, chest pain , sob, and syncope
while exercising
What is contributed to being a significant risk factor for developing congestive heart failure ? - ANS -
Dialated cardiomyopathy
What is a risk factor from malignancies - ANS -Pericardial effusion
What is a priority concern for patients who have a current history of needle use regardless of the type of
drug - ANS -Cellulitis- infectious organisms are present
What pH state characterizes salicylate overdose ? - ANS -A primary metabolic acidosis with secondary
respiratory alkalosis
While caring for a patient with DKA, the nurse discovers a history of hypoglycemia - associated
autonomic failure. During a routine assessment, seizure activity is noted. What should the RN do first ? -
ANS -Initiate 50% dextrose
What is a complication of central line placement and what should we do - ANS -Pneumothorax, put in a
pleural chest tube
A patient is admitted with emphysema and has undergone a thoracotomy with decortication. Which
value best indicates a favorable response ? - ANS -Tidal volume increase. Decortication is indicated when
lung expansion is restricted. Improvement in tidal volume would indicate relief of restriction
