PCCN practice exam notes (2024) Questions and Answers
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2024/2025
PCCN practice exam notes (2024)
Questions and Answers
Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What
action would you do first?
a. emergent defib
b. amio 300mg IVP
c. emergent cardioversion
d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - Answer-C
The nurse notes...
76-year-old patient is receiving gentamicin and linezolid for an infection. Which of the following
potential complications is the most important for the nurse to monitor this patient for?
A. Acute delirium
B. Acute kidney injury
C. Acute hepatic failure
D. Sepsis - Answer✔✔-B.
Gentamicin is a nephrotoxic agent that places patients at risk for acute kidney injury, and this
risk is increased in older patients. Acute delirium (A), liver failure (C), and sepsis (D) are all
complications that could occur in an older adult with an infection but would not be caused by
the administration of an antibiotic.
An older patient is experiencing delirium 24 hours following hip replacement. Which
intervention might worsen the patient's condition?
A. Removing any unnecessary tubes and equipment from the room
B. Assessing and treating the patient's pain every 2 hours
C. Ensuring that the patient has the means to call for help
D. Loosely applying soft restraints - Answer✔✔-D.
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