AACN Updated CCRN-Adult Exam Questions and Answers by camila

The patient has signs of hypovolemic shock, which is characterized by low MAP, low PAOP, low CI, and high SVR. The patient needs fluid resuscitation to restore intravascular volume and improve tissue perfusion. Loop diuretic, vasopressors, and whole blood are not indicated in this case.

References:

• Reference Guide for CCRN (Adult), page 14.
• Adult CCRN/CCRN-E/CCRN-K Certification Review Course Online - Individual Purchase, Module 1: Cardiovascular, Part 1: Shock.

After gastric bypass surgery, the altered anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract makes it challenging to place a gastric tube. Performing the procedure under fluoroscopy provides real-time imaging guidance, ensuring correct placement and reducing the risk of complications, such as perforation or misplacement.References: = CCRN Exam Handbook, page 45

Meningitis

A positive Kernig’s sign is a clinical test for meningitis that involves flexing the hip and knee of the patient and then extending the knee. If the patient feels pain or resistance in the lower back or hamstring, the test is positive. A positive Kernig’s sign indicates irritation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. A positive Trousseau’s sign is a sign of hypocalcemia that involves carpal spasm after inflating a blood pressure cuff. A positive Cullen’s sign is a sign of retroperitoneal bleeding that involves bruising around the umbilicus. A positive Babinski’s sign is a sign of upper motor neuron lesion that involves fanning of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked.

References:

• Kernig’s sign - Wikipedia
• Trousseau’s sign - Wikipedia
• Cullen’s sign - Wikipedia
• Babinski sign - Wikipedia