Free AACN CCRN-Adult Exam Questions

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Question 1

For a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism, which of the following is the most definitive diagnostic test?

A : pulmonary angiography

B : ABG analysis

C : ventilation scan

D : chest x-ray

Answer: A

Question 2

A patient is intubated, is unable to follow simple commands, and has no history of alcohol abuse. The patient has become increasingly disoriented and confused over the past 24 hours. After assessment and treatment of pain, the best medication intervention for management is

A : lorazepam (Ativan).

B : cisatracurium (Nimbex).

C : midazolam (Versed).

D : dexmedetomidine (Precedex).

Answer: D

Question 3

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

Question 4

After observing an increase in the occurrence of oral pressure injuries in intubated patients on the unit, the nurse should

A : discuss concerns at the next unit based practice meeting.

B : report the issue to the respiratory therapy manager.

C : continue to provide oral care to intubated patients.

D : recommend removal endotracheal tube holders from the unit.

Answer: A

Question 5

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

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