CVP

Question 1

Long jugular catheter attached to water manometer with zero at level of R atrium
What is a low CVP reading

Answer 1

<0 cmH2O

Question 2

Long jugular catheter attached to water manometer with zero at level of R atrium
What is a normal CVP reading

Answer 2

0-10cm H2O

Question 3

Long jugular catheter attached to water manometer with zero at level of R atrium
What is a high CVP reading

Answer 3

> 10cm H2O

Question 4

5 General ways to evaluate the heart

Answer 4

1. PE
2. BP (hypertension)
3. ECG
4. Electrocardiogram
5. Thoracic x rays

Question 5

3 Things to look for when evaluating the heart during a PE

Answer 5

1. Femoral artery pulse
2. Murmur
3. Arrythmias

Question 6

Why do you eant both laterals when taking thoracic radiographs when evaluating the heart

Answer 6

The heart isn’t fixed in the thorax

Question 7

Why do you want a DV view for thoracic x rays when evaluating the heart

Answer 7

Decrease respiratory destress

Question 8

ECG measures electrical activity and is not sensitive for….

Answer 8

Structural diseases

Question 9

When evaluating the heart, what is the gold standard for contractility, structural problems and flow dynamics

Answer 9

Echocardiogram

Question 10

3 types of heart failure

Answer 10

1. Low output (forward failure)
2. Congestive (backward failure)
3. Both