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benefits of IABP - increased coronary artery perfusion decreased O2 demand increased O2 supply decreased afterload Pt getting IABP. Hour after return from Cath lab, pt has had minimal UOP. What would be most appropriate action? A. get CXR to verify catheter placement B. give fluid bolus C. administer furosemide D. decreased frequency to 1:2 - A. get CXR to verify catheter placement Cardiogenic shock: A. BP 96/54, CI 1.8, PAP 54/26, PAOP 10 B. BP 84/52, CI 1.9, PAP 32/18, PAOP 12 C. ...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

Definition of cardiogenic shock - evidence of tissue hypoxia d/t decreased CO in the presence of adequate intravascular volume Causes of cardiogenic shock - MI, cardiomyopathy, myocardial contusion, valvular incompetence, stenosis, arrhythmias What are S/S of cardiogenic shock? - Cold/clammy, S3 gallop, crackles, +JVP, displaced PMI, pulmonary edema, increased preload (pwcp/cvp) Is SVR high or low in cardiogenic shock? - High Is CO high or low in cardiogenic shock? - L...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse on the care of a client who is to have a line placed for hemodynamic monitoring. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding? A. "Air should be instilled into the monitoring system prior to the procedure." B. "The client should be positioned on the left side during the procedure." C. "The transducer should be level with the second intercostal space after the line is placed." D. "A chest x-ray is ne...

Cardiac Saunders NCLEXWhat is a central venous catheter used for? - correct answer -Deliver hyperosmolar solutions -Measure CVP -Infuse parenteral nutrition -Infuse multiple IV solutions or medications How is central venous catheter placement determined? - correct answer -Radiography after insertion Where is the central venous catheter located? - correct answer -Superior vena cava How is the central venous catheter inserted? - correct answer -The basilic vein -Cephallic -Internal...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam Review (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Guaranteed Q: Blood loss from humerus fracture Answer: 750 ml Q: blood loss from femur fracture Answer: 1500 ml Q: PAWP (pulmonary artery wedge pressure) Answer: - Looks at the left side of the heart - If elevated can indicate pulmonary congestion, CHF, cardiogenic shock - Do not keep wedged for more than 30 seconds - Make sure balloon is defl...

Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L correct answers Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? correct answers Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? correct answers ...

RCP 160 Final Exam Review ver. 2 With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 | Already Passed What is your normal value for CVP? - 4-12 cmH2O 2-6 mmHg What does CVP measure? - - right sided heart pressure - adjuster large volumes of fluid - administer cardiac meds during CPR CVP placement? - - right jugular vein - right subclavian vein CVP Complications - - pneumothorax - hemothorax - vessel damage - infection - thrombosis - bleeding Normal values for PAP - 25/8 mmHg (15-28/5-16) What do...

Cardiac Saunders NCLEX Question and answers 100% correct Cardiac Saunders NCLEX What is a central venous catheter used for? - correct answer -Deliver hyperosmolar solutions -Measure CVP -Infuse parenteral nutrition -Infuse multiple IV solutions or medications How is central venous catheter placement determined? - correct answer -Radiography after insertion Where is the central venous catheter located? - correct answer -Superior vena cava How is the central venous catheter inse...