Basic Hemodynamics RCIS G&S Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

Basic Hemodynamics RCIS G&S Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is the normal EF and what would the EDP be witha total
volume of 100cc? -
correct answer ✅normal EF = 60%
60cc out, 40 cc remain = edp


How deos valve size relate to pressure? -
correct answer ✅the smaller/bigger the valve, the less/morre
pressure needed to cross it.


which valve has the largest diameter? -
correct answer ✅tricuspid


List 2 formulas to calculate BP -
correct answer ✅BP=COxSVR
BP=HRxSVxSVR


explain how PCW pressure relates to oxygenation or RBCs -
correct answer ✅PCW pressure indicates RBC time spent in lungs
to get replentished with O2. If PCW is elevated, cells pass through
lungs faster. If PCW is elevated, AO O2 sat less than 98%

, Basic Hemodynamics RCIS G&S Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
If PA diastolic is 5 mmHg, what is LV edp? -
correct answer ✅PAd = PCW = LA = LV edp = 5mmHg


What causes an increase in RA pressure? -
correct answer ✅Tricuspid Stenosis, narrowed valve


What phyical identifyer indicates an increase in RA pressure? -
correct answer ✅Jugular vein distension


Would an MI affect EF? -
correct answer ✅yes, muscle fiber's ability to push blood forward
would loose efficiency resulting in more blood left behind and a
higher EDP


In an RV MI, what is the RV and PA pressure? -
correct answer ✅RV sys not changed, EDP increased
PA pressure not changed


What would cause LV systolic pressure to increase? -
correct answer ✅AS