Chapter 65: Critical Care Lewis: MedicalSurgical Nursing, 10th Edition, Adult Health II Module 2 Questions & 100% Correct Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
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Which hemodynamic parameter best reflects the effectiveness of drugs that the nurse
gives to reduce a patient's left ventricular afterload?
a. Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
b. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
c. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)
d. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)
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Chapter 65: Critical Care Lewis: Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition, Adult
Health II Module 2 Questions & 100%
Correct Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+
| Passed
Which hemodynamic parameter best reflects the effectiveness of drugs that the nurse
gives to reduce a patient's left ventricular afterload?
a. Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
b. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
c. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)
d. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)
ÖŽ -:- ANS: B
SVR reflects the resistance to ventricular ejection, or afterload. The other parameters may
be monitored but do not reflect afterload as directly.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application)
After surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a patient's central venous pressure (CVP)
monitor indicates low pressures. Which action should the nurse take?
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