CCRN Practice Test 5

10 free CCRN practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Endocrine, Hematology/Immunology, GI, Renal/GU, Integumentary

A patient with septic shock from a perforated bowel is oozing blood from IV sites, the arterial line and the surgical incision. Laboratory results are shown. Along with treating the sepsis, which therapy should the nurse anticipate for the bleeding?

Coagulation results
ParameterValue
Platelets38,000/mm³
Fibrinogen84 mg/dL
PT22 seconds
aPTT58 seconds
D-dimerMarkedly elevated