Question 1
An adult ICU patient with anterior STEMI has new-onset crackles, JVD, and a SBP of 78/50 mmHg with cool extremities. The Knowledge Professional reviewing the case would expect the bedside team to recognize this pattern as which shock state?
Correct Answer:
Cardiogenic shock
Question 2
A patient with NSTEMI is on a heparin infusion. Platelets fall from 220 to 78 (×10^9/L) on day 5 with a new line-tip clot. The MOST appropriate action consistent with CCRN/CCRN-K standards is:
Correct Answer:
Stop heparin, avoid platelet transfusion, and start a non-heparin anticoagulant
Question 3
Which finding on a 12-lead ECG most strongly suggests an inferior STEMI with right ventricular involvement?
Correct Answer:
ST elevation in II, III, aVF with ST elevation in V4R
Question 4
A patient with acute decompensated heart failure has SBP 92/60, lactate 4.2, and is on dobutamine. The MOST appropriate hemodynamic monitoring goal is:
Correct Answer:
Adequate cardiac index and resolving lactate with MAP ≥ 65
Question 5
A patient develops new sustained monomorphic VT at a rate of 180 with SBP of 70 and altered mentation. The CCRN-level priority action is:
Correct Answer:
Synchronized cardioversion
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