Test 4 PA notes Flashcards
1
Q
RVs=
A
PAs
2
Q
does pa have respiratory variation
A
slight
3
Q
increase in RA a/v/m in which RAm exceeds RVedp suggests
A
TS
4
Q
PCW is the same as
A
LA
5
Q
hypotension, PS, PA stenosis, epstein’s, TS, tricuspid atresia cause what to PA
A
PAs decrease
6
Q
wide pulse pressure suggests
A
PR
7
Q
during dicrotic notch what occurs
A
PV closes
8
Q
PA normal measures
A
s/d/m 25-30/10-15/10-19
9
Q
equalizing and elevation of pressures suggest
A
tamponade
10
Q
a-v stenosis shows as what
A
diastolic gradient
11
Q
PCWm =
A
PAd
12
Q
PVC pressure readings indicate you are in the
A
ventricle
13
Q
PAm>20mmhg
A
pulmonary htn (mild 20 moderate 35 severe 45)
14
Q
when is PA measured
A
end expiratory
15
Q
what Cath is used for pa measurements
A
swan
