FCCN 2- PAC New 2023 -2024 Questions And
Answers (A+)
Quiz :What is the brand name is a PAC? - Answer :Swan-Ganz
Quiz :Where is a PAC inserted? - Answer :Into a major vein usually with
introducer
- internal/ external jugular
- subclavian
- femoral
Quiz :What is the normal pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)? - Answer :15--
15
mean 9-18 mmHg
Quiz :What does a wedge pressure reflect? - Answer :pressure in the left
ventricle
Quiz :What is the normal wedge pressure? - Answer :6-12 mmHg
Quiz :What can PAD be used for? - Answer :To approximate wedge pressure in
patients with healthy mitral valves
Quiz :What are safety considerations in regards to PAC? - Answer :secure device;
it can float around
do not tape over the plastic sheath
monitor for wedging
monitor for ventricular placement
assure you are getting quality data
Quiz :How often is site care for PAC? - Answer :Q7days & PRN
Quiz :How often do you measure skin-to-tip for a PAC? - Answer :Q4hrs
Quiz :What is the most prevalent complication of PAC? - Answer :infection
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