Hemodynamic monitoring Exam A+
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The transducer on a hemodynamic monitoring system is leveled to the patient's
phlebostatic axis. The phlebostatic axis is located at the:
1)Level of the left ventricle
2)Level of the right atrium
3)4th intercostal space, mid A-P
4)4th intercostal space mid-axillary - Answer- 2)Level of the right atrium
3)4th intercostal space, mid A-P
Which site is the most common for an arterial line to be inserted?
1)Femoral artery
2)Radial Artery
3)Femoral Vein
4)Brachial Artery - Answer- 2)Radial Artery
You are assessing your patient's arterial line and cannot obtain a waveform on the
monitor. You would immediately do all of the following except,
1)Check all the stopcocks for correct positioning
2)Assess the patient's airway, breathing and circulation
3)Ensure the monitor is set to the appropriate scale
4)Ask to have the art-line re-inserted - Answer- 4)Ask to have the art-line re-inserted
A hemodynamic monitoring system uses high pressure tubing. This tubing is,
1)Hard and non-compliant
2)Required for accurate readings
3)Soft and pliable
4)Identical to IV tubing - Answer- 1)Hard and non-compliant
2)Required for accurate readings
Leveling the transducer to the phlebostatic axis corrects for:
1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring pressure line
2)Orthostatic hypotension
3)Inadequate blood pressure
4)Atmospheric pressure - Answer- 1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring
pressure line
Zeroing the transducer to air corrects for:
1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring pressure line
2)Orthostatic hypotension
3)Inadequate blood pressure
4)Atmospheric pressure - Answer- 4)Atmospheric pressure
, If the transducer is above the level of the phlebostatic axis, the pressure reading would
be:
1)Inaccurately high
2)Inaccurately low
3)Accurate
4)Unaffected - Answer- 2)Inaccurately low
During your shift, you notice that there is blood backing up in the arterial line from the
site. What would be some possible reasons for this?
1)Tubing disconnected, pressure bag deflated, inadequate flush solution
2)Low blood pressure, kinks in the line
3)High blood pressure, tubing disconnected
4)Pressure bag deflated, patient turned onto left side - Answer- 1)Tubing disconnected,
pressure bag deflated, inadequate flush solution
The transducer on a hemodynamic monitoring system
1)Is necessary for blood sampling.
2)Converts blood pressure into an electrical signal.
3)Works independently of the monitoring system.
4)Converts kinetic energy to hydrostatic pressure. - Answer- 2)Converts blood pressure
into an electrical signal.
Choose the best answer that describes how the numeric value of the hemodynamic
pressure is transferred to the bedside monitor.
1)Catheter, electrical signal, transducer, fluid sensation, cable, monitor, display
2)Catheter, fluid sensation, transducer, electrical signal, cable, monitor, display
3)Transducer, catheter, monitor, fluid sensation, cable, display
4)Transducer, electrical signal, display, vamp, monitor, cable, fluid sensation - Answer-
2)Catheter, fluid sensation, transducer, electrical signal, cable, monitor, display
Central venous pressure (CVP) is a measurement of: - Answer- Central venous
pressure (CVP) is a measurement of the pressure in the vena cava as it enters the right
atrium of the heart.
What does CVP infer? - Answer- It is an important concept that infers the volume of
blood in the right ventricle.
What is CVP an indirect reflection of? - Answer- CVP is an indirect reflection of the
patient's fluid volume status.
What are the indications for CVP? list actual conditions as well - Answer- the reasons
for needing it are primarily related to the need for close monitoring for changes in the
patient's fluid volume status. Conditions leading to hypovolemia, hypervolemia, rapid
fluid resuscitation, or risks for rapid fluid loss are the general indications for CVP
monitoring.
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The transducer on a hemodynamic monitoring system is leveled to the patient's
phlebostatic axis. The phlebostatic axis is located at the:
1)Level of the left ventricle
2)Level of the right atrium
3)4th intercostal space, mid A-P
4)4th intercostal space mid-axillary - Answer- 2)Level of the right atrium
3)4th intercostal space, mid A-P
Which site is the most common for an arterial line to be inserted?
1)Femoral artery
2)Radial Artery
3)Femoral Vein
4)Brachial Artery - Answer- 2)Radial Artery
You are assessing your patient's arterial line and cannot obtain a waveform on the
monitor. You would immediately do all of the following except,
1)Check all the stopcocks for correct positioning
2)Assess the patient's airway, breathing and circulation
3)Ensure the monitor is set to the appropriate scale
4)Ask to have the art-line re-inserted - Answer- 4)Ask to have the art-line re-inserted
A hemodynamic monitoring system uses high pressure tubing. This tubing is,
1)Hard and non-compliant
2)Required for accurate readings
3)Soft and pliable
4)Identical to IV tubing - Answer- 1)Hard and non-compliant
2)Required for accurate readings
Leveling the transducer to the phlebostatic axis corrects for:
1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring pressure line
2)Orthostatic hypotension
3)Inadequate blood pressure
4)Atmospheric pressure - Answer- 1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring
pressure line
Zeroing the transducer to air corrects for:
1)Hydrostatic pressure within the monitoring pressure line
2)Orthostatic hypotension
3)Inadequate blood pressure
4)Atmospheric pressure - Answer- 4)Atmospheric pressure
, If the transducer is above the level of the phlebostatic axis, the pressure reading would
be:
1)Inaccurately high
2)Inaccurately low
3)Accurate
4)Unaffected - Answer- 2)Inaccurately low
During your shift, you notice that there is blood backing up in the arterial line from the
site. What would be some possible reasons for this?
1)Tubing disconnected, pressure bag deflated, inadequate flush solution
2)Low blood pressure, kinks in the line
3)High blood pressure, tubing disconnected
4)Pressure bag deflated, patient turned onto left side - Answer- 1)Tubing disconnected,
pressure bag deflated, inadequate flush solution
The transducer on a hemodynamic monitoring system
1)Is necessary for blood sampling.
2)Converts blood pressure into an electrical signal.
3)Works independently of the monitoring system.
4)Converts kinetic energy to hydrostatic pressure. - Answer- 2)Converts blood pressure
into an electrical signal.
Choose the best answer that describes how the numeric value of the hemodynamic
pressure is transferred to the bedside monitor.
1)Catheter, electrical signal, transducer, fluid sensation, cable, monitor, display
2)Catheter, fluid sensation, transducer, electrical signal, cable, monitor, display
3)Transducer, catheter, monitor, fluid sensation, cable, display
4)Transducer, electrical signal, display, vamp, monitor, cable, fluid sensation - Answer-
2)Catheter, fluid sensation, transducer, electrical signal, cable, monitor, display
Central venous pressure (CVP) is a measurement of: - Answer- Central venous
pressure (CVP) is a measurement of the pressure in the vena cava as it enters the right
atrium of the heart.
What does CVP infer? - Answer- It is an important concept that infers the volume of
blood in the right ventricle.
What is CVP an indirect reflection of? - Answer- CVP is an indirect reflection of the
patient's fluid volume status.
What are the indications for CVP? list actual conditions as well - Answer- the reasons
for needing it are primarily related to the need for close monitoring for changes in the
patient's fluid volume status. Conditions leading to hypovolemia, hypervolemia, rapid
fluid resuscitation, or risks for rapid fluid loss are the general indications for CVP
monitoring.
