Ch 3: Perform Procedures to Gather Clinical Information

Question 1

ECG lead placements

Answer 1

V1: 4th intercostal (R sternum)
V2: 4th intercostal (L sternum
V3: between V2 and V4
V4: 5th intercostal (midclavicular)
V5: 5th intercostal (anterior axillary)
V6: 5th intercostal (midaxillary)

Question 2

PEFR

Answer 2

monitor aw obstruction, not dx

Question 3

requirements to compute predicted spirometry values

Answer 3

age, sex, height, ethnicity

Question 4

helium dilution FRC measurement taken at

Answer 4

end expiration

Question 5

6MWT measures

Answer 5

overall functional capacity

Question 6

terminate O2 titration with exercise at SpO2 of

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

how to obtain accurate CVP/PA measurement

Answer 7

transducer level with 4th intercostal/midaxillary
measure at end expiration
do not remove from PEEP/CPAP

Question 8

dampened waveform indicates

Answer 8

partial occlusion (clot/bubble)

Question 9

assess pt for weaning when

Answer 9

hemodynamically stable/respiratory effort
P/F >150-200
PEEP <5-8
FiO2 <40-50%
pH >7.25