AACN CCRN
PCCN Critical
Care Exam
Prep: Key
Questins&Ans
wers Insights
2026-2027
, lOMoAR cPSD| 64664050
AACN CERTIFICATION : CCRN / PCCN CRITICAL
CARE EXAM PREP ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027
which finding is most consistent with an acute elevation in left ventricular filling
pressure? - correct answers-bibasilar crackles
when pressure in the LV increases suddenly, fluid is forced into the alveoli by an
increase in hydrostatic pressure
following ACS affecting the anterior wall, a patient develops SOB. Assessment
reveals moist bibasilar crackles and a moderately loud S3. a PAC is inserted and
a PAOP of 22 is obtained. these findings are most indicative of - correct
answersleft ventricular decompensation
this patient has a risk factor for and signs of LV failure (anterior MI). A rise in the
PAOP and S3 is reflective of increased LVED pressure. when pressure in the LV
increases suddenly, fluid is forced into the alveoli by an increase in hydrostatic
pressure
a patient with AMI develops a new 4/6 holosystolic murmur and quickly
progresses to cardiogenic shock. which should the nurse anticipate? - correct
answers-preparation for a TEE
the new onset of a murmur with AMI is a sign of papillary muscle rupture. an
echocardiogram will diagnose this rupture
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PCCN Critical
Care Exam
Prep: Key
Questins&Ans
wers Insights
2026-2027
, lOMoAR cPSD| 64664050
AACN CERTIFICATION : CCRN / PCCN CRITICAL
CARE EXAM PREP ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027
which finding is most consistent with an acute elevation in left ventricular filling
pressure? - correct answers-bibasilar crackles
when pressure in the LV increases suddenly, fluid is forced into the alveoli by an
increase in hydrostatic pressure
following ACS affecting the anterior wall, a patient develops SOB. Assessment
reveals moist bibasilar crackles and a moderately loud S3. a PAC is inserted and
a PAOP of 22 is obtained. these findings are most indicative of - correct
answersleft ventricular decompensation
this patient has a risk factor for and signs of LV failure (anterior MI). A rise in the
PAOP and S3 is reflective of increased LVED pressure. when pressure in the LV
increases suddenly, fluid is forced into the alveoli by an increase in hydrostatic
pressure
a patient with AMI develops a new 4/6 holosystolic murmur and quickly
progresses to cardiogenic shock. which should the nurse anticipate? - correct
answers-preparation for a TEE
the new onset of a murmur with AMI is a sign of papillary muscle rupture. an
echocardiogram will diagnose this rupture
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