AACN CCRN-Adult Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to prevent or treat cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the cerebral arteries and improving blood flow to the brain. Nimodipine is the only FDA-approved agent for vasospasm and has been shown to reduce the risk of ischemic complications and improve neurological outcomes12. Lorazepam, propranolol, and pentobarbital are not effective for treating cerebral vasospasm and may have adverse effects on the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, and level of consciousness.

For postural drainage of the right lower lobe, the patient should be positioned on their left side in the Trendelenburg position. This positioning utilizes gravity to facilitate the drainage of secretions from the right lower lobe of the lungs. In the Trendelenburg position, the body is laid flat on the back with the feet higher than the head, which helps drain the lower lobes effectively.References: = CCRN Exam Handbook, page 22

The nurse should place the patient in contact isolation, which is a type of precaution used to prevent the transmission of microorganisms that are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient’s environment. Contact isolation requires the use of gloves and gowns when entering the patient’s room, as well as dedicated patient-care equipment and proper hand hygiene. Vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin and can cause infections in various sites, such as the urinary tract, bloodstream, or wounds. VRE can be spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, equipment, or hands.

References:

• AACN. (2023). CCRN (Adult) Exam Handbook. Retrieved from [CCRN Exam Handbook], p. 18.
• AACN. (2023). CCRN (Adult) Exam Blueprint. Retrieved from [CCRN Exam Blueprint], p. 2.
• CDC. (2019). Guidelines for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings. Retrieved from [CDC Guidelines], p. 69-70.
• CDC. (2019). Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and the Clinical Laboratory. Retrieved from [CDC Fact Sheet], p. 1-2.