Intro

Question 1

closed vs open ICU model

Answer 1

Closed-ICU docs only

Open-allows diff members of staff to work in ICU

Question 2

nursing ratio in ICU

Answer 2

usually 1:1

Question 3

nursing ratio in SDU or PCU

Answer 3

usually 2:1 or 3:1

Question 4

MC reason for ICU admission

Answer 4

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Question 5

goal pulse ox

Answer 5

92-94% SpO2

Question 6

( ) is an accurate reflection of O2 in arterial blood

Answer 6

P02

Question 7

C/I for arterial cannulation

Answer 7

Positive Allen test (radial)
Coagulopathy
Severe vascular disease
Previous vascular surgery

Question 8

where to place a central line

Answer 8

Internal jugular vein
Subclavian vein
Femoral vein

Question 9

Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) =

Answer 9

left ventricular end diastolic volume

Question 10

cardiac output =

Answer 10

stroke volume x HR

normal 4-6 liters/min

Question 11

stroke volume =

Answer 11

end diastolic volume - end systolic volume

Question 12

ejection fraction =

Answer 12

(SV/EDV)x100

Question 13

flotrac

Answer 13

attaches to existing a-line and measures stroke volume variation (SVV), a waveform analysis of change in amount of volume in ventricle during different contractions

Question 14

NICOM

Answer 14

a non-invasive cardiac output device measuring changes in impedance in the chest thus deriving CO.

Question 15

cerebral perfusion pressure =

Answer 15

MAP - ICP

pressure of blood flowing to brain