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Glowacki & Sommers (RCIS Questions) 309 Questions and Answers 2024/2025. Stroke Volume (SV) is? a. related to preload b. related to afterload c. the same as ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: a. related to preload Preload is most impacted by? a. mean arterial pressure b. increased filling volumes c. ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: b. increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate? a. increased afterload b. decreased aferload c. decreased ...

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 ...

HESI MED SURGE II Exam Questions and Answers 2024 (Graded A) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is suspected when: -Answer-A) hypoxemia persists despite supplemental 100 percent of oxygen. Major respiratory problems related to pathophysiology of ARDS include: -Answer- pulmonary edema caused by increased membrane permeability. A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of Addisonian crisis. When completing the admission assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which ...

AG-ACNP DRT Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Pt demonstrating AMS and free water restriction with euvolemia. Urine osmolality 270, BUN 14/0.6, urine Na 30. You suspect hyponatremia. What is the most likely cause? SIADH 45 yo. F s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now complaining of pain at the incision site. What type of pain is she experiencing? Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage during the double mastectomy. 31 M presents with blowing murmur occurring during S1 and a galloping add...

Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: correct answer: -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: correct answer: -flexibility The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: correct answer: -check the exhalation valve A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the proc...

Lindsey Jones Exam 6 Questions and Answers Already Passed which of the following should be excluded in an evaluation of a pt's ability to learn self administration medication by MDI a)manual dexterity b)level of dementia c)visual ability d)language skills c)visual ablilty While performing manual ventilation with a self-inflating resuscitator bag through a properly placed endotracheal tube, a respiratory therapist observes no chest rise. To troubleshoot the problem, the therapist...

CVP  Central venous pressure CVP = 2-8 Preload (R side of heart) Volume PCWP  pulmonary capillary wedge pressure PCWP = 6-12 Preload (L side of Heart) volume PCWP = PA diastolic PA diastolic  normal = 10-20 PA diastolic = PCWP MAP  mean arterial pressure MAP = 70-105 CO 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5  Cardiac Output CO = 4-8 CO = HR x SV CI  Cardiac Index CI...

Cardiac Index 2-4 SVR/Afterload 800-1200 MAP mean CVx80/CO PA pressure 15-30 Wedge PCWP pressure 6-12 Hypovolemic Shock Parameters Preload CVP decreased, SVR afterload increased, CI decreased, Oxygen delivery Decreased, Venous Oxygen saturation increased Types of hypovolemic shock Hemorrhage, burns, pancreatitis Cardiogenic shock parameters CVP preload increased, SVR afterload increased, CI decreased, oxygen delivery decreased, SV02 decreased Types of cardiogenic shock Post mi, ...

preload: what how wet/dry you are amount of fluid filling heart affected by dilating/constricting VEINS R heart -CVP L heart -PCWP (wedge pressure) preload: affected by VEINS constrict --> INCREASE dilate --> DECREASE preload: frank-starling principle giving fluid improves CO up to a certain pt preload: Tx low -crystalloids -colloids: albumin, hespan -blood: PRBCs, plasma preload: Tx high -diuretics: lasix -vasodilators: NTG, narector -dia...

Hypovolemic shock findings of CVP PAOP/PCWP CO/CI SVR Sv02 - CVP- decreased PAOP/PCWP-decreased CO/CI-decreased SVR-increased Sv02-decreased Cardiogenic shock findings of CVP PAOP/PCWP CO/CI SVR Sv02 - CVP- increased PAOP/PCWP- INCREASED (only shock with increased) CO/CI- decreased SVR- increased Sv02- decreased mainstay of initial shock treatment? - volume replacement isotonic IVF Obstructive shock findings of CVP PAOP/PCWP CO/CI SVR Sv02 - CVP- increased PA...