Ch 8

Question 1

The most accurate way to detect changes and oxygenation in the blood is by obtaining the

Answer 1

ABG

Question 2

What method for obtaining blood gases should be tried initially in a neonate?

Answer 2

Umbilical artery catheterization

Question 3

The high placement of an umbilical artery catheter should be visually confirmed at which anatomical landmark using an x-ray?

Answer 3

T6 through T8

Question 4

The most important advantage of continuous in line blood gas sampling compared with umbilical blood gas sampling in a neonate is

Answer 4

Decreased amount of blood wasted

Question 5

The cardiac index is calculated by the following equation

Answer 5

QT/BSA

Question 6

Common factors that can reduce pulmonary vascular resistance include

Answer 6

Nitric oxide

Question 7

Which of the following measurements requires pulmonary Swan Ganz artery catheter?

Answer 7

Pcwp

Question 8

Complications associated with indwelling vascular catheters include

Answer 8

Infection and air embolism

Question 9

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the effects of positive pressure on the measurement of pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

Answer 9

Pcwp is higher when lung compliance is high

Question 10

Oxygen delivery is composed of all of the following except

Answer 10

Cardiac index

Question 11

Venous oximetry is helpful in reducing morbidity and mortality in the settings of

Answer 11

Septic shock and major surgery