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Hemodynamic monitoring Exam Latest Updated Solved 100% Correct What does an arterial line measure? - Answer- Continuous systolic, diastolic, and MAP (direct BP measurement) Allen's Test purpose? - Answer- Assess ulnar circulation before radial artery line insertion Phlebostatic axis location? - Answer- 4th ICS, mid-axillary line (level of right atrium) Transducer above phlebostatic axis = ? - Answer- Readings falsely low Transducer below phlebostatic axis = ? - Answer- Readings...

Hemodynamic monitoring Exam Review 100% Which of the following is used to guide fluid balance and responsiveness and provides information about the pressure created by volume in the R side of the heart? A. pulmonary artery pressure B. pulmonary artery occlusion pressure C. stroke volume D. central venous pressure - Answer- D SvO2 is a measure of ? A. pressure in the left side of the heart B. pressure created by resistance in the systemic vasculature C. percent of oxygen in mixed ven...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Exam -Solved Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with intraarterial blood pressure monitoring? - Answer- Maintain the transducer at the phlebostatic axis. When caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter who is lying supine, the nurse would maintain the transducer level to which landmark? - Answer- 4th intercostal space, midaxillary line The nurse is caring for a patient with a hemodynamic systolic reading of 150 ...

Hemodynamic monitoring Exam Solved 100% (verified) The clinician is caring for an infant that has just returned from the catheterization lab where he had a radio-frequency (RF) procedure to open up his pulmonary valve. He is now noted to have an increased CVP. What is the most probable explanation for the infant's increased CVP? 1. Hypovolemia 2. Left ventricular dysfunction 3. Pulmonary valve regurgitation 4. Venous thrombosis - Answer- 3 is correct Which of the following st...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Exam Rated A+ Brand New!! What is the importance of hemodynamic monitoring? - Answer- It is crucial for assessing cardiovascular function and guiding treatment in critically ill patients by measuring parameters like blood pressure and cardiac output. What parameters are commonly measured in hemodynamic monitoring? - Answer- Blood pressure, cardiac output, and central venous pressure. Why must the transducer be zeroed in hemodynamic monitoring? - Answer- To offset ...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Exam A+ Pass Latest Update Which form of hemodynamic monitoring would be classified as noninvasive? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Transthoracic echocardiogram Thoracic bioimpedance Pulse contour analysis - finger cuff Esophageal doppler Pulmonary artery catheter - Answer- Transthoracic echocardiogram A transthoracic echocardiogram is a non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring technique. Thoracic bioimpedance Thoracic bioimpe...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Exam Answered Levels of hemodynamic monitoring - Answer- Arterial, Central Venous, Pulmonary Artery Pulmonary Artery Catheter - Answer- Allows for monitoring of vascular tone, myocardial contractility, intracardiac pressures, cardiac output, and fluid balance. Arterial line - Answer- Usually placed in radial or femoral arteries, allows continuous BP monitoring and rapid recognition of problems requiring intervention. CVP/RAP - Answer- Central Venous Presssure o...

Hemodynamic monitoring Exam A+ Pass 2025 New Update 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 Ar...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Exam Rated A+ Verified Crystalloid fluids - Answer- NS, LR Isotonic crystalloid solutions replace ___________ volume losses. - Answer- Intravascular Which isotonic crystalloid solution should be used cautiously in patients with liver dysfunction, and why? - Answer- LR- may contribute to lactate accumulation. What type of solution expands intravascular volume and INCREASE preload? - Answer- Colloids ex: albumin What precaution should you bear in mind when ...

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