CCRN Exam with Questions and Verified Answers

CCRN Exam with Questions and Verified Answers The emergency drug therapy of choice for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is: A) Atropine B) Amiodarone C) Adenosine D) Magnesium ANSWER D) Magnesium (Correct) You are caring for a patient post cardiac arrest who is receiving Targeted Temperature Management (TTM). Which of the following clinical findings should you be concerned about? A) Heart rate of 30 bpm with a wide QRS and prolonged QT interval B) Increasing diuresis C) Increasing insulin requirements D) Core body temperature of 34 C ANSWER A) Heart rate of 30 bpm with a wide QRS and prolonged QT interval (Correct) The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for medical management of a dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The patient describes sudden onset severe abdominal and back pain. Patient data: HR 120, BP 138/78 (98), RR 26, 94% SpO2 on RA. Which of the following interventions is a priority of care for the registered nurse? A) Administer PRN IV narcotic analgesia B) Provide oxygen via nasal cannula