RCIS Practice Exam | 175 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

What is the formula for calculating CO? - CO=HR X SV Stroke volume is - Related to preload Preload is most impacted by - Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate - Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by - Radius of the vessel Formula for BP is - BP=CO x SVR What component of a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure indicates mitral insufficiency - V wave An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology - RV infarct If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment - JVD What is the most common cause of pulmonic stenosis - Congenital The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan - 30cm