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CCRN Nursing Exam Prep - Adult Critical Care - Question List

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16. Bleeding prevention is important with patients who have been diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation. What interventions would not be included in preventing a bleed?
  1. Playing the patient’s favorite type of music and allow visitors as a distraction.
  2. Monitor and control hypertension with medication ordered.
  3. Assess for headache and seizure activity.
  4. Provide emotional support.
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17. What is the drug of choice for patients who have been exposed to Bacterial Meningitis?
  1. Rifampin
  2. Acyclovir
  3. Penicillin
  4. Ceftriaxone
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18. Dopamine is a drug commonly used with patients who are going through cardiogenic shock. What is the primary effect of Dopamine?
  1. Promotes arterial resistance and reduces systolic blood pressure.
  2. Decreases venous resistance and helps decrease angina pain.
  3. Increases renal perfusion and increases the pumping action of the heart.
  4. Promotes arterial vasodilation and reduces the preload and afterload, increasing the pumping action of the heart.
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19. Which cranial nerve is tested to assess the gag reflex?
  1. Trochlear nerve
  2. Trigeminal Nerve
  3. Vagus Nerve
  4. Glossopharyngeal Nerve
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20. What signs would be most indicative that Thrombolytic Therapy has been successful in the patient who has had a myocardial infarction and is four hours into Thrombolytic Therapy?
  1. A respiratory rate of 22/ minute and an oxygen saturation of 94% on 1 liter of oxygen
  2. A heart rate of 102 and a blood pressure of 138/82
  3. A return of an elevated ST interval to normal on the electrocardiogram
  4. A PR interval less than 0.24 on the electrocardiogram
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