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Module 2 - Hemodynamic Monitoring Flashcards

1
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Normal value for PA pressures

A

15-25/8-15 mmHg

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2
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Identify this tracing [RV Pressure]

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Looks like VT

Rise in pressure corresponds to Ventricular Depolarization

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Normal value for CVP pressures

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2-6 mmHg

aka RA Pressure

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Normal value for RV pressures

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15-25/0-5 mmHg

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PAWP/PCWP

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8-12 mmHg
Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure

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6
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CO

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4-8 L/min

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CI

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2.5-4.2 L/min

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SV

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60-135 mL

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PVR

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50-250 dynes

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance

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SVR

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800-1200 dynes

Systemic Vascular Resistance

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11
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LAP

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Indirect measurement of Left Atrial Pressure

4-12 mmHg

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If hemodynamic tracing indicates you are in the RV, what is your course of action?

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Inflate the balloon to attempt to float catheter out of the RV into the PA. If unsuccessful, pull catheter back into the RA, and relabel lines to indicate positioning.

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13
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What is consequence of leaving PA catheter in RV?

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Patient may develop PVC’s or VT

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14
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Where is this tracing taken from [PA tracing waveform with ECG]

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PA
The change in pressure corresponds to the QRS.
The rise in systolic pressure occurs after the QRS

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15
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Where is this tracing taken from [PA tracing waveform into PAWP with ECG]

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PA into PAWP

The WP should always be lower than the mean pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)

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16
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Pulmonary Catheter Markings

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10 cm - Single thin black line
50 cm - Single thick black line
100 cm - Double thick black line

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17
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3 common PA Catheter insertion sites

A

R Internal Jugular - Shortest/Straightest path to the heart
L Subclavian - Does not enter superior vena cava at acute angle as R Sub, and L Internal Jugular do
Femoral veins - Distant site = more difficulty

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18
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PAC positions

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RA = 25-30 cm (proximal port/lumen)
RV = 35-45 cm
PA = 50-55 cm (distal port/lumen)
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Balloon Lumen holds ___ mL of air in distal tip.

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1.5 mL of air

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20
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Thermistor lumen

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bead 4 cm from tip of catheter that measures temperature

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21
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Uses of PA

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Assessment of Volume status where CVP is unreliable
Sampling of Venous blood to calculate shunt fraction
Measurement of CO using thermodilution
Derivation of other cardiovascular indices such as PVR, O2 delivery, and uptake.

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Complications of PAC insertion

A 
Valve rupture
PE
PA rupture/hemorrhage 
Dysrhythmias 
Infection 
Pneumothorax
Respiratory distress
Dampened waveform
Balloon rupture
Knotting of catheter in RV
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23
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6.The patient’s PA catheter is exhibiting a large, well defined hemodynamic waveform with an obvious “notch” on the left side of the waveform. The distal tip is most likely located in the

Lopez, Orchid Lee (2011-02-15). Back To Basics: Critical Care Transport Certification Review (p. 53). Xlibris. Kindle Edition.

A

right ventricle (clue: obvious notch on the left side of the waveform)

Clues that will assist in determining an RV waveform are: the wave will look taller in appearance than a PA waveform an RV waveform is symmetrical in shape; there is no dicrotic notch seen on the right side (downslope) of the waveform
the right ventricular pressure rise is closer to the QRS than with PAP waveform
inflation of the catheter balloon fails to produce a PAWP waveform.

Lopez, Orchid Lee (2011-02-15). Back To Basics: Critical Care Transport Certification Review (p. 68). Xlibris. Kindle Edition.

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What is happening in this tracing [PA tracing waveform into PAWP with ECG]

A

PAWP into PA waveform. PAWP is lower than PAD.

Lopez, Orchid Lee (2011-02-15). Back To Basics: Critical Care Transport Certification Review (pp. 68-69). Xlibris. Kindle Edition.

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25
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A waves are created by [image]

A

Rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction.

CVP/RAP - A wave is generally seen during the PR interval before the onset of the QRS on the ECG.

PAWP/LAP - “A” wave slightly later after the PR interval due to the timing delay on the ECG.

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26
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C Waves are created by [image]

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Not always visible rise in pressure as result of rise in atrial pressure with closure of tricuspid/mitral valve

Usually coincides with mid to late QRS on ECG

PAWP/LAP slightly later than CVP/RAP

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27
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V waves are created by [image]

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Rise in atrial pressure as it refills during ventricular contraction. (passive filling)

V wave is generally seen immediately after the peak of the T wave on the ECG.

PAWP/LAP slightly later than CVP/RAP

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28
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X waves are created by [image]

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Decline in right/left atrial pressure during atrial relaxtion (“X” in relaxation).

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Y waves are created by [image]

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Decline in right/left atrial pressure: atrial emptying (“Y” in emptying).

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30
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9.A common cause of elevated PA pressures is

A

mitral valve stenosis
mitral valve regurgitation
left ventricular failure

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31
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What are some causes of decreased CVP/RAP

Normal 2-6 mmHg

A

Hypovolemia
Vasodilation
Decreased venous return (preload)
Negative pressure ventilation

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32
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What are some causes of increased CVP/RAP

Normal 2-6 mmHg

A 
Hypervolemia 
Right-sided heart failure 
Cardiac tamponade 
Positive pressure ventilation 
COPD 
Pulmonary HTN 
Pulmonary embolus 
Pulmonic stenosis 
Tricuspid stenosis 
Tricuspid regurgitation
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33
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What are some causes of increased RVP pressures

A

reading only obtained when catheter is being inserted

Pulmonary HTN caused by left heart failure
COPD
Pulmonary embolus

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34
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What are some causes of increased PAP’s

Normal 15-25/8-15 mmHg

A 
Fluid overload 
Atrial or ventricular defects 
Pulmonary diseases 
LV failure 
Mitral stenosis 
Mitral regurgitation
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35
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What are some causes for decreased PAWP/PCWP

Normal 8-12 mmHg

A

Hypovolemia

Venodilating drugs

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36
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What are some causes for increased PAWP/PCWP

Normal 8-12 mmHg

A 
LV failure 
Constrictive pericarditis 
Mitral stenosis 
Mitral regurgitation 
Fluid overload 
Renal failure
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37
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What are some causes of increased PVR pressures

50-250 dyn

A

Pulmonary disease

Hypoxia

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38
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What are some causes of decreased SVR pressures

800-1200 dyn

A

Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Vasodilators

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39
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What are some causes of increased SVR pressures

800-1200 dyn

A 
Hypovolemic shock 
Cardiogenic shock 
Right ventricular MI 
Aortic stenosis 
Vasoconstrictors
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40
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What Increased PAWP Readings May Signify

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Early pulmonary congestion = 20 mmHg
Moderate pulmonary congestion = 25 mmHg
Severe pulmonary congestion = 30 mmHg

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41
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The patient’s peripheral A-line is showing a very sharp waveform with readings that appear exaggerated.
This may be due to

A

Catheter whip, which can be caused by hypertension. (Clue: the word “exaggerated.”

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42
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Phlebostatic axis is

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is the point of the junction of the vena cava and the right atrium where the blood will have the lowest pressure.

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43
Q

What is happening with this waveform [Underdamped waveform]

A

Underdamped Waveform
Shows many oscillations before returning to baseline. More than two oscillations are considered underdamped.

This can be caused by 
air in the system
loose connections
low pressure in the bag
altitude changes.
44
Q

What is happening with this waveform [Overdamped waveform]

A

Overdamped waveform
When the fast flush is terminated, the waveform just slowly returns to baseline.

This can be caused by:
kinking of the catheter
tip of the catheter against the wall
increased pressure in the bag.

45
Q

When attempting to “wedge” a PA catheter, you should always fill the balloon with _____ or until _____ is obtained.

A

Balloon should only be filled until waveform is obtained but only up to no more than 1.5 mL.
Balloon volumes greater than 1.5 mL can rupture the balloon

46
Q

Your patient’s PA waveform has suddenly changed to resemble a low-amplitude rolling waveform. This is most likely an

A

Inadvertent wedge (Clue is the word rolling waveform)

47
Q

Your patient’s PA waveform is in wedge position.

You would

A

Have the patient cough forcefully in an attempt to dislodge the balloon.
Assure that the balloon is completely deflated
Have the patient lie on their side.

48
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16.Your patient presents with the following: CVP 2, CI 6.4, PA S/D 34/16, wedge 7, and SVR 400. What is your diagnosis?

A.hypovolemic shock
B.septic shock
C.left ventricular failure
D.neurogenic shock

A

septic shock

49
Q

Your patient presents with following parameters: CVP 20, CI 1.1, PA S/D 8/4, wedge 3, and SVR 1,800. What, is your diagnosis?

A.hypovolemic shock
B.right ventricular MI
C.Congestive heart failure (CHF)/left ventricular failure D.sepsis

A

B.right ventricular MI

50
Q 
Hypovolemic Shock - Values High/Low
CVP/RAP 
Cardiac index (CI) 
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) 
SVR
A

CVP/RAP - LOW
Cardiac index (CI) - LOW
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) - LOW
SVR - HIGH

51
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Cardiogenic shock - Values High/Low
CVP/RAP 
Cardiac index (CI) 
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) 
SVR
A

CVP/RAP - HIGH
Cardiac index (CI) - LOW
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) - HIGH
SVR - HIGH

52
Q 
RVMI - Values High/Low
CVP/RAP 
Cardiac index (CI) 
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) 
SVR
A

CVP/RAP - HIGH
Cardiac index (CI) - LOW
PAWP/PCWP (Wedge) - LOW
SVR - HIGH

53
Q

Septic Shock - Values High/Low
Cardiac index (CI)
SVR

A 
Cardiac index (CI) - HIGH
SVR - LOW
54
Q

Neurogenic Shock - Values High/Low
Cardiac index (CI)
SVR

A 
Cardiac index (CI) LOW (HR normal or slow)
SVR - LOW
55
Q

Anaphylactic
Cardiac index (CI)
SVR

A 
Cardiac index (CI) - LOW (HR fast)
SVR - LOW
56
Q

How to assess for shock -

A 
1st assess AFTERLOAD 
If SVR < 800 think Distributive —look at the CI (2.5-4.3)
  - Right side - PVR 
  - Left Side - SVR
If high -
  *Septic shock—CI high 
If low - 
   * Neurogenic shock—CI low •Heart rate slow or normal    Anaphylactic shock —CI low •Heart rate fast

2nd assess PRELOAD - filling pressures
If SVR is high > 1200 —look at the CVP/RA (2-6 mmHg)
* if CVP/RA is low - Hypovolemia
* if CVP/RA is highlook at PAWP(8-12 mmHg)
Cardiogenic shock —CVP/RA high •PAWP high
RVMI —CVP/RA high •PAWP low

57
Q

Identify this waveform [Image: Arterial Waveform]

A

Arterial waveform
when possible note the scale range if provided.
Arterial lines and pulmonary artery pressures are categorized as arterial waveforms.

58
Q

The dicrotic notch is seen on the downslope of the right side of the waveform and indicates

A

closure of the aortic valve.
As pressure falls, the aortic valve closes, signaling the onset of diastole. Aortic valve closure produces a characteristic waveform known as the dicrotic notch.

59
Q

The lowest point of the arterial waveform is the ____, what is its normal range?

A

diastolic pressure, with a normal range of 60-90 mmHg

60
Q

Formula for: Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)

A

CPP = DBP-PAWP (normal 50-60 mmHg)

61
Q

Formula for: Mean arterial pressure (MAP)

A

MAP = 2 × DBP + SBP / 3 (normal 80-100 mmHg)

62
Q

Allen’s Test

A

aka the blanching test

must be performed prior to insertion to ensure adequate radial and ulnar circulation.

63
Q

Two benefits of Arterial lines

A

Allows for continuous BP monitoring and rapid recognition of problems requiring intervention.
Easy access to blood gases

64
Q

Slurring of the dicrotic notch occurs with

A

aortic valve disease

65
Q

Pressure Monitoring Setup

A 
Purge and flush lines 
Pressurize fluid 
Place transducer at phlebostatic axis 
Attach tubing 
Close stopcock to patient 
Calibrate to ZERO 
Open to patient and fast flush
66
Q

Invasive Line Transport Considerations

A
  • Air is removed from the system to prevent air embolus and dampened waveforms.
  • Tape transducer at the phlebostatic axis or on the bicep during transport.
  • Limit the amount of tubing to decrease the chances of dislodgment and artifact due to aircraft vibration.
  • Boyle’s law will cause changes in pressure bag necessitating close attention of the flight crew members.
  • Needs to be rezeroed with changes in altitude to ensure accuracy of readings.
67
Q

Central venous pressure (CVP)
Right atrial pressure (RAP)
reflects:

A

Reflection of right atrial pressure preload

68
Q

Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) is

A

PA pressures reflect right—and left-sided heart pressures. Dicrotic notch is closure of the aortic valve and signals the end of systole

69
Q

Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)

A

Evaluates pressure of the left side of the heart-preload

70
Q

Cardiac output (CO) is product of

A

SV x HR

71
Q

Cardiac index (CI) is

A

Is based on body surface area and is more accurate; it assesses blood flow

72
Q

Stroke volume (SV) is

A

Amount of blood ejected with each heartbeat from the ventricles during systole

73
Q

Stroke index (SI) is composed of

A

The three components of SV are:

preload, afterload, and contractility

74
Q

Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)

A

Measures afterload for the right heart

75
Q

Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)

A

Measures afterload for the left heart

76
Q

Left atrial pressure (LAP)

A

Reflects filling pressure in left ventricle

The higher the LAP, the lower the ejection fraction from the left ventricle

77
Q

Pulmonary artery pressure reflects
A.the filling pressure in the left ventricle
B.the amount of blood ejected with each heart beat from the ventricles during systole
C.right atrial pressures
D.right- and left-sided heart pressures

A

D: right and left-sided heart pressures

78
Q

The pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) evaluates
A.the right side of the heart
B.stroke volume
C.the left side of the heart
D.afterload of the left side of the heart

A

D.preload of the left side of the heart

79
Q

CO normal range is

A

4-8 L/min

80
Q

PAWP normal range is

A

8-12 mmHg

81
Q

RAP normal range is

A

2-6 mmHg

82
Q

SVR measures

PVR measures

A

SVR measures afterload of the left side of the heart

PVR measures afterload of the right side of the heart

83
Q 
A decrease in the patient’s CVP can indicate all of the following, except 
A.vasodilation 
B.hypovolemia 
C.decrease in venous return 
D.right-sided heart failure
A

D.right-sided heart failure

84
Q 
A decrease in the patient’s SVR can indicate all of the following, except 
A.septic shock 
B.hypovolemic shock 
C.neurogenic shock 
D.anaphylactic shock
A

B: hypovolemic shock

SVR will be greater than 1,200 in shock states associated with hypovolemia, cardiogenic, and right ventricular infarction (RVI, also called rightventricular myocardial infarction-RVMI).

SVR less than 800 are associated with distributive shock states, which include septic, neurogenic, and anaphylactic shock.

85
Q 
An increase in SVR can indicate all of the following, except 
A.cardiogenic shock 
B.right ventricular infarction 
C.septic shock 
D.hypovolemic shock
A

C.septic shock
—this is a type of distributive shock.
Drug of choice recommended for a distributive shock state is Levophed (norepinephrine), indicated in profound hypotension. It has both alpha and beta effects, thereby increasing coronary artery blood flow.
Initial adult dose is 2-12 μg/minute and titrated to desired effect.

86
Q 
Medications that can decrease preload include all of the following, except 
A.morphine sulfate 
B.nitroglycerin
C.vasopressin 
D.furosemide
A

C.vasopressin

87
Q

Drugs that decrease preload

A

NTG
Morphine
Lasix

88
Q

Drugs that increase preload

A

Vasoconstrictors

Fluids

89
Q

Drugs that decrease afterload

A 
Nipride
Corlopam 
Calcium-channel blockers 
Dobutrex 
Natrecor
90
Q

Drugs that increase afterload

A

Dopamine
Neosynephrine
Levophed
Epinephrine

91
Q

Atrial waveforms are described as “filling pressures” and include which of the following?
A.ventricular pressures
B.right atrial and left atrial pressures
C.right atrial pressure only
D.left atrial pressure only

A

B: Waveforms obtained from the right and left atria
CVP (right atrium; right atrial pressure)
PAWP (left atrium; left atrial pressure - obtained indirectly)

92
Q

The PAWP tracing is an indirect measurement of A.right atrial pressure
B.right ventricular pressure
C.left atrial pressure
D.central venous pressure

A

C.left atrial pressure

93
Q

The “a” wave seen on an atrial waveform indicates
A.rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction B.decrease in atrial pressure as a result of atrial relaxation C.rise in ventricular pressure as result of ventricular contraction
D.decrease in ventricular pressure as a result of ventricular relaxation

A

A.rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction

The “A” wave represents a rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction.

94
Q

The “c” wave, when seen (not always visible) on an atrial waveform, indicates
A.rise in atrial pressure when the AV valves are open
B.rise in atrial pressure when the AV valves are closed
C.rise in atrial pressure as it refills during ventricular contraction
D.rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction

A

B.rise in atrial pressure when the AV valves are closed

The “c” wave represents a rise in atrial pressure when the closed AV valves bulge upward into the atrium following valve closure

95
Q

The “v” wave seen on an atrial waveform indicates
A.rise in atrial pressure when the AV valves are open
B.rise in atrial pressure when the AV valves are closed
C.rise in atrial pressure as it refills during ventricular contraction
D.rise in atrial pressure as a result of atrial contraction

A

C.rise in atrial pressure as it refills during ventricular contraction

The “v” wave represents a rise in the atrial pressure as it refills during ventricular contraction.

96
Q 
The “a” wave, when assessing a right atrial pressure waveform, coincides with which area of the ECG cycle?
A.mid- to late QRS 
B.at the end of the T wave 
C.in the PR interval 
D.after the QRS
A

C: The “a” wave in a right atrial pressure waveform coincides with the PR interval on the ECG.
The “a” wave begins to form as depolarization begins.

97
Q

In a right atrial waveform, if the “c” wave is present, it generally coincides with which area of the ECG cycle?
A.mid- to late QRS
B.immediately after the peak of the T wave
C.in the PR interval
D.after the QRS

A

A: The “c” wave in a right atrial pressure waveform coincides with mid- to late QRS on the ECG.
As the pressure builds in the ventricle, the closed AV valves begin to bulge upward into the atria, producing a small rise in the pressure. This pressure rise in the atria is called the “c” wave. The “c” wave is not always visible, but when present, can be seen as a notch on the downslope of the “a” wave or as a separate wave in between the “a” wave and the “v” wave.

98
Q

The “v” waves, when assessing a right atrial pressure waveform, coincides with which area of the ECG cycle?
A.mid- to late QRS
B.immediately after the peak of the T wave
C.in the PR interval
D.after the QRS

A

B: The “v” wave in a right atrial pressure tracing appears immediately after the peak of the T wave.

99
Q 
The downslope on the “v” wave represents atrial emptying, which is called
A.isovolumetric contraction 
B.diastasis 
C.X descent 
D.Y descent
A

C: The downslope of the “a” wave, which represents a decline in the atrial pressure is referred to as the X descent, which indicates atrial relaXation

100
Q 
The period following diastole when all the four heart valves are closed is called 
A.isovolumetric contraction 
B.diastasis 
C.X descent 
D.Y descent
A

A: The closed valves prevent blood flow. The period when all four heart valves are closed is called “isovolumetric contraction,” which is due to depolarization.

101
Q 
Arterial lines have which of the following pressure characteristics as compared to pulmonary artery pressures? 
A.much higher pressures 
B.much lower pressures 
C.pressures are equal 
D.none of the above
A

A: Arterial lines have much higher pressures than pulmonary artery pressures.

102
Q 
Positive pressure ventilation will cause cardiac pressure to 
A.rise upon inspiration 
B.rise upon expiration 
C.fall upon inspiration 
D.fall upon expiration
A

A: Cardiac pressures rise and fall with breathing, which can be identified by increased and decreased changes in the waveform that coincide with ventilation.

Positive pressure ventilation will cause cardiac pressure to rise upon inspiration.
Spontaneous breathing usually produces the largest respiratory artifact, which causes a drop in vascular pressures immediately before inspiration with a gradual rise until end-expiration.

103
Q

Diastasis is known as

A

middiastole and is the period when atrial and ventricular pressures are very similar, just prior to atrial depolarization.

104
Q 
Hemodynamic pressures should be assessed and recorded at the 
A.end of exhalation
B.beginning of exhalation 
C.end of inspiration 
D.beginning of inspiration
A

Record pressure measurements at the end of exhalation.

For positive pressure ventilation, this will usually be at the lowest point on the waveform tracing.

For spontaneously breathing patients, the measurement point will be just prior to the dip in respiratory artifact.

Roller-coaster in appearance due to pressure changes associated with respirations.
Peak - Patient
Valley - Vent

105
Q

Which of the following is used as standard for measuring atrial pressures?
A.top or peak of the “v” wave
B.top of peak of the “a” wave
C.identification of the “Z” point from the end of the QRS to the waveform
D.bottom or base of the “a” wave on the right side of the downslope

A

C: The end-diastolic pressure can be estimated by identifying the “Z” point.

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