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SVO2 Normal - >60% Low SVO2 - Inadequate oxygen delivery or increased oxygen consumption Ex: fever, pain, bleeding, infection High SVO2 - increase in CO, decrease in oxygen demand, reduction in oxygen extraction Ex: anesthesia, hypothermia CVP Normal - 2-6 High CVP - over hydration, cardiac tamponade, heart failure, pulmonary stenosis. Patient needs diuresis, vasodilation, or treatment for tamponade. Low CVP - hypovolemic shock for hemorrhage, fluid shift, dehydration. Pati...

Example of a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent - Answer- succinylcholine Example of a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent - Answer- rocuronium Classification of NMBA that competes with acetylcholine to occupy the receptor sites on the motor end plate - Answer- non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. By blocking access to the receptors, they prevent acetylcholine-induced depolarization (no ion channels are opened, no action potential is generated). Type of NM...

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2024 | CVICU Test Study Guide| Questions with Verified Answers Graded A SVO2 Normal Correct Answer: >60% Low SVO2 Correct Answer: Inadequate oxygen delivery or increased oxygen consumption Ex: fever, pain, bleeding, infection High SVO2 Correct Answer: increase in CO, decrease in oxygen demand, reduction in oxygen extraction Ex: anesthesia, hypothermia CVP Normal Correct Answer: 2-6 High CVP Correct Answer: over hydration, cardiac tamponade, heart failure, pulmonary stenosis....

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How long is the hospital stay for open heart surgery? How long are they in the CVICU? When does PT start? - Answer- 4-8 days 1 - 2 days Day 1 Which venous access line should PT be careful with neck/UE stretches, hip flexion, rolling, and you want to avoid L sidelying? - Answer- Triple Lumen Catheter/Central Venous line For patients with a dialysis access external port, we should be careful with what ROM? - Answer- UE flexion > 90° Central venous pressure lines with pat...

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