AHN 447 TEST #1 EXAM QUESTIONS
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How do you measure MAP? - ANS Systolic BP + (2 x diastolic bp) / 3
Normal CVP range - ANS 1-8 mmHg
Normal SVR range - ANS 800-1200 dynes
Normal PAP range - ANS 15/5-26/15
Normal PCWP range - ANS 4-12 mmHg
Normal CO range - ANS 4-7 L/min
Normal cardiac index - ANS 2.8-4.2 L/min
Normal EF - ANS 60-70%
Where should the transducer be placed for accurate measure of pressure? -
ANS Phelbostatic axis
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, Where is the phelbostatic axis? - ANS 4th ICS, mid axillary line, RA
What can you infuse into an A line? - ANS Nothing, except normal saline that is in the
pressure bag
What does an A line do? - ANS Continuous BP monitoring and easy access for blood draws
When is an A line useful? - ANS Patient in low flow state (shock) or hypotensive or for pt that
is severely hypertensive
What does the diacritic notch in A-line waveform represent? - ANS Closure of semilunar
valves
How often should you observe an A-line site? - ANS Q1h
What are the 5 "p's" or neurovascular assessments? - ANS Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
What does a pulmonary artery catheter do? - ANS Central line that shows continuous CO to
tell us how heart is working. Also shows very accurate internal temp
Where is a pulmonary artery catheter placed? - ANS Jugular, subclavian, femoral (rare)
Cordia introducer - ANS Lg central line with one port used in emergency situations to put a
large amount of fluid in a short amount of time
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
How do you measure MAP? - ANS Systolic BP + (2 x diastolic bp) / 3
Normal CVP range - ANS 1-8 mmHg
Normal SVR range - ANS 800-1200 dynes
Normal PAP range - ANS 15/5-26/15
Normal PCWP range - ANS 4-12 mmHg
Normal CO range - ANS 4-7 L/min
Normal cardiac index - ANS 2.8-4.2 L/min
Normal EF - ANS 60-70%
Where should the transducer be placed for accurate measure of pressure? -
ANS Phelbostatic axis
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, Where is the phelbostatic axis? - ANS 4th ICS, mid axillary line, RA
What can you infuse into an A line? - ANS Nothing, except normal saline that is in the
pressure bag
What does an A line do? - ANS Continuous BP monitoring and easy access for blood draws
When is an A line useful? - ANS Patient in low flow state (shock) or hypotensive or for pt that
is severely hypertensive
What does the diacritic notch in A-line waveform represent? - ANS Closure of semilunar
valves
How often should you observe an A-line site? - ANS Q1h
What are the 5 "p's" or neurovascular assessments? - ANS Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
What does a pulmonary artery catheter do? - ANS Central line that shows continuous CO to
tell us how heart is working. Also shows very accurate internal temp
Where is a pulmonary artery catheter placed? - ANS Jugular, subclavian, femoral (rare)
Cordia introducer - ANS Lg central line with one port used in emergency situations to put a
large amount of fluid in a short amount of time
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