Free AACN CCRN-Adult Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following diagnostic procedures best pinpoints the location, size, and origin of a cerebral aneurysm?

A : MRI

B : cerebral angiography

C : positron emission tomography (PET) scanning

D : CT scanning

Answer: B

Question 2

The most appropriate therapy for carboxyhemoglobinemia is

A : 100% O2 administration.

B : inhaled corticosteroids.

C : hyperventilation.

D : aerosolized beta-agonists.

Answer: A

Question 3

The goal of PEEP therapy in acute lung injury (ALI) is to

A : decrease PAP.

B : decrease airway resistance.

C : increase cardiac output.

D : reduce physiologic shunting.

Answer: D

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient who had a gastric bypass procedure 2 days ago. A physician has ordered a gastric tube to be placed due to increased abdominal distention. The nurse realizes that this procedure will most likely need to be done

A : under fluoroscopy.

B : by two nurses.

C : using ultrasound.

D : with a guide wire.

Answer: A

Question 5

An older adult patient reports an inability to sleep due to staff waking the patient for frequent neurological assessments. In order to minimize sleep disruptions, the nurse should

A : encourage the patient to sleep between assessments.

B : discontinue neurologic assessments.

C : establish a schedule with the provider.

D : move the patient to the quieter part of the unit.

Answer: C

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