CCRN PEDS Cardiovascular
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
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A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and 
complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood 
pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date 
and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct 
Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive 
meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with 
oral antihypertensive m...
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Popular1. Your pediatric patient has the following parameters 
HR 80 
BP 100/60 
SV 40 
BSA 0.9 m2 
The cardiac index (CI) for this patient is 
A. 4.4 L/min 
B. 3.2 L/min/m2 
C. 3.5 L/min/m2 
D. 3200 mL/m2 
C. The cardiac index for this patient is 3.5. 
First, you must calculate the cardiac output (HR X SV) or (80 X 40 =3200 = 3.2 L/min). Then, use the 
following equation: (CI = CO/BSA) or (3.2/0.9 = 3.55 L/min/m2) 
The CI is a more specific indicator of hemodynamic status than cardiac output. The CO h...