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4 subtypes of CM? CORRECT ANSWER dilated Hypertrophic Restrictive ARVD--arrhythmogenic right vent dysplasia A clinical syndrome where blood vessels react to stress and external factors like temperature is called.. CORRECT ANSWER Raynaud's phenom AAA- 4 times more common in which sex? and in which race/age group? CORRECT ANSWER men--Caucasians 40-70 acute causes of cor pulmonale CORRECT ANSWER PE exacerbation of chronic cor pulmonale ARDS acute cor pulmonale can be caused by COR...

Is observed in 50% of patients with endocarditis. CORRECT ANSWER Splenomegaly A diagnosis of infective endocarditis must be considered and exluded in all patients with (2) CORRECT ANSWER 1. Heart murmur 2. Fever of unknown origin ACT Normal & Therapeutic (2) CORRECT ANSWER 70-120 150-190 or > 300 seconds post PTCA/stent Acute Heart Failure CORRECT ANSWER Abrupt onset, usually follows acute MI or valve rupture APTT Normal & Therapeutic CORRECT ANSWER 28-38 seconds 1.5-2.5x norma...

A 55-year-old patient who is diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction (MI) insists on going home. The cardiac-vascular nurse encourages the patient to be admitted because the greatest risk within the first 24 hours of sustaining an MI is: Heart failure. Pulmonary embolism. Ventricular aneurysm. Ventricular fibrillation. CORRECT ANSWER ventricular fibrillation. A 70-year-old patient with cardiovascular disease attends group classes on disease processes, medications, exercise, n...

Accelerated Hypertension CORRECT ANSWERS precursor to malignant HTN and is characterized by an increase in the patient's baseline BP Acute Coronary Syndrome CORRECT ANSWERS pathophysiologic continuum that begins with plaque rupture in a coronary artery and ultimately results in cell necrosis (infarction) if the process is not arrested 1. unstable angina 2. NSTEMI 3. STEMI Brain & Hypertension CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce diastolic pressure by one-third (not to go <95 mm Hg) using aggressive...

<0.04 ng/ml CORRECT ANSWER normal troponin <100; 100-300- mild; >900 HIGH CORRECT ANSWER normal BNP; mild HF; HIGH SEVERE HF 0.5-2.0 CORRECT ANSWER normal digoxin level 1-2; 2-3 CORRECT ANSWER normal INR; INR goal on coumadin 2.5-4L/min/m2 CORRECT ANSWER normal cardiac index 2/3 of total volume CORRECT ANSWER amount of blood left in ventrical pumped out each beat 3.5-5.0 CORRECT ANSWER norm range for potassium 4-8L/min CORRECT ANSWER normal cardiac output 5-8 COR...

AV Node CORRECT ANSWER Back-up Pacemaker to SA node Junctional rhythms rate: 40-60 bpm Slows impulses coming from SA to the ventricle Screens rapid atrial impulses to protect ventricles Strong PNS/ Weak SNS Bainbridge (atrial) reflex CORRECT ANSWER Increases heart rate in response to increased venous return. works when patient is fluid overloaded Baroreceptor reflex CORRECT ANSWER Activated by abnormal (High) BP Decreases BP decreases sympathetic cardiac activity works when patien...

4 subtypes of CM? CORRECT ANSWER dilated Hypertrophic Restrictive ARVD--arrhythmogenic right vent dysplasia A clinical syndrome where blood vessels react to stress and external factors like temperature is called.. CORRECT ANSWER Raynaud's phenom AAA- 4 times more common in which sex? and in which race/age group? CORRECT ANSWER men--Caucasians 40-70 acute causes of cor pulmonale CORRECT ANSWER PE exacerbation of chronic cor pulmonale ARDS acute cor pulmonale can be caused by COR...

Overview of Critical Care nursing (Chapters 1-5) with Verified answers AACN Certification Corporation oversees CORRECT ANSWERS the critical care certification process Advanced directive CORRECT ANSWERS Witnessed written document or oral statement in which instructions are given by a person to express desires related to health *care decisions*. The directive may include, but is not limited to, the designation of a health care surrogate, a living will, or an anatomic gift Agitated (RASS) CORREC...

ANCC Certification Safety/QI with verified answers Attributes of evidence. CORRECT ANSWER - Replicability: findings are verified when repeated in other studies - Reliability: findings are consistent (e.g., a treatment given for similar disorders leads to similar outcomes) - Validity: accuracy of application and findings Concept definitions. CORRECT ANSWER - Evidence is a testimony of facts tending to prove or disprove a conclusion - The legal system is an essential element in judging a si...

ANCC Certification Overview of Critical Care Nursing VERIFID ANSWERS A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for 2 years and is interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for the nurse to seek? A. ACNPC-AG b. CNML c. CCRN d. PCCN CORRECT ANSWER C A nurse who plans care based on the patient's gender, ethnicity, spirituality, and lifestyle is said to a. be a moral advocate. b. facilitate learning. c. respond to diversity...

ANCC Certification Exam NRSG 524 VERIFIED ANSWERS (4) Nurse practitioner CORRECT ANSWER - educated to practice independently at an advanced level to provide care -address health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease -provide initial, ongoing and comprehensive care to patients in family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatric, and women's health -practice in primary or acute care which...

ANCC Certification Chapter 1 Questions CC with verified answers A hospital in a small rural town would be able to provide which level of care in the critical care unit? A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Unlikely hospital would have CC unit Correct answer C. 1 and 2 are more advanced and inclusive CC units. 4 is not likely because most hospitals have some critical care areas. A nurse employed in an "open" ICU would most likely be working with a: A. Multidisciplinary team with Drs who...

Certification and Licensure with correct answers ____________ is the formal recognition of knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by the achievement of standards identified by the profession. A. accreditation B. licensure C. certification D. education CORRECT ANSWER C. certification A DEA license for prescribing controlled substances needs to be renewed at what frequency? A. Every five years, along with your national certification B. every three years C. it never expires D. e...

3 of the most controversial issues in transplantation are.. CORRECT ANSWERS the moral value that should be placed on the human body part, the just distribution of a human body part, and the complex problems inherent in applying the concept of brain death to clinical situations 3 primary elements must be present for a person's consent or decline of medical treatment or research participation to be considered valid: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. competence 2. voluntariness 3. disclosure of information ...

Ch. 1 Overview of Critical Care Nursing with correct answers AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) CORRECT ANSWERS - founded in 1969 - largest specialty organization in world - mission = assist nurses to attain knowledge & influence - represents acute & critical care nurses - key values = establish helathy work environment that promotes professional practice AACN scale for rating evidence CORRECT ANSWERS a simple to use method for evaluating research studies AACN Standar...

ANCC Certification Critical care exam 1 (part 1) with correct answers AACN: mission? vision? values? CORRECT ANSWERS Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellence care Vision: supports creating a health care system driven by the needs of patients and families in which critical care nurses make their optimal contributions, which is described as synergy (mixture of nurse, system, and patient along with patient characteristics...

Overview of Critical Care nursing (Chapters 1-5) with Verified answers AACN Certification Corporation oversees CORRECT ANSWERS the critical care certification process Advanced directive CORRECT ANSWERS Witnessed written document or oral statement in which instructions are given by a person to express desires related to health *care decisions*. The directive may include, but is not limited to, the designation of a health care surrogate, a living will, or an anatomic gift Agitated (RASS) CORREC...

ANCC Certification Critical care exam 1 (part 1) with correct answers AACN: mission? vision? values? CORRECT ANSWERS Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellence care Vision: supports creating a health care system driven by the needs of patients and families in which critical care nurses make their optimal contributions, which is described as synergy (mixture of nurse, system, and patient along with patient characteristics...

NR 340 Critical Care Nursing Exam 1(ch 1, 2, 9, 14, 5, 7, 14) verified answers American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) CORRECT ANSWERS Founded in 1969 Largest specialty organization in world Mission Assist nurses to attain knowledge and influence Healthy work environment initiative AACN's vision: Create a healthcare system driven by patient's and family's needs in which critical care nurses make their optimum contributions AACN Membership Benefits: Professional journals a...

AH3 Exam 1 - Chapter 1: overview of critical care nursing with verified answers AACN standard of professional performance CORRECT ANSWER - the acute and critcal care nurse unique challenge is to create safety for patients and families who are in the most vulnerable and life threatening situations - Nursing bundles to provide better evidence based on evidence - Quality of practice Professional practice evaluation Education Communication Ethics Collaboration Evidence based practic...