Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep - Question List

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51. The responsibility of the patient and his/her family is to:
  1. provide honest information about health issues and medical history
  2. ask for clarification if they don't understand information provided
  3. follow the plan of care that is outlined
  4. all the above
52. A 38-year-old woman presented to accident and emergency department with short history of abdominal pain and distention, severe constipation, vomiting, dehydration and respiratory distress. On examination, she was having abdominal rigidity and no bowel sounds were audible. What is the most likely diagnosis based on this clinical scenario?
  1. Bowel or intestinal obstruction
  2. Appendicitis
  3. Peritonitis
  4. Pancreatitis
53. Which is the key quality concept below?
  1. Accessibility
  2. Coordination
  3. Respect
  4. All the above
54. The synergy model of nursing practice places which of the following as the central focus?
  1. Needs of the doctors
  2. Needs of the nurses
  3. Needs of the patients
  4. Needs of the patient's relatives
55. A 50 years old male was admitted in the hospital for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. During his stay in the general ward he developed off and on fever, sore throat and cough. His Total leukocyte count was raised, which was otherwise normal at admission. What has he developed?
  1. Nosocomial infection
  2. Water borne infection
  3. Surgery related infection
  4. None of the above

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