TMC review: Hemodynamics Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
What are the 8-main anatomic structures of the circulatory system? -
correct answer ✅1. right atrium, 2. right ventricle, 3. pulmonary artery, 4.
lung capillaries, 5. pulmonary vein, 6. left atrium, 7. left ventricle, 8. systemic
vascular system
To determine the health of the right heart, what 2-things need to be looked
at? -
correct answer ✅1. CVP,( pressure before the right heart), 2. PAP,( the
pressure after the right heart)
What two pressures are assessed to see if the left heart is working well? -
correct answer ✅PCWP and C.O.
If all four pressures; CVP, PAP, PCWP, and C.O. are high than what is the
problem? -
correct answer ✅there is too much pressure and the patient needs to be
diruresed.
If all four pressures are low: CVP, PAP, PCWP and C.O., what is the problem? -
correct answer ✅not enough blood, the patient is dehydrated,
hemorrhaging or something along those lines
Normal CVP is? -
correct answer ✅10 torr, 2-6 mm Hg
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
What are the 8-main anatomic structures of the circulatory system? -
correct answer ✅1. right atrium, 2. right ventricle, 3. pulmonary artery, 4.
lung capillaries, 5. pulmonary vein, 6. left atrium, 7. left ventricle, 8. systemic
vascular system
To determine the health of the right heart, what 2-things need to be looked
at? -
correct answer ✅1. CVP,( pressure before the right heart), 2. PAP,( the
pressure after the right heart)
What two pressures are assessed to see if the left heart is working well? -
correct answer ✅PCWP and C.O.
If all four pressures; CVP, PAP, PCWP, and C.O. are high than what is the
problem? -
correct answer ✅there is too much pressure and the patient needs to be
diruresed.
If all four pressures are low: CVP, PAP, PCWP and C.O., what is the problem? -
correct answer ✅not enough blood, the patient is dehydrated,
hemorrhaging or something along those lines
Normal CVP is? -
correct answer ✅10 torr, 2-6 mm Hg
