RCIS Exam Review questions and verified correct answers

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - correct answer CO = HR x SV Stroke volume is _________? - correct answer Related to preload Preload is most impacted by what? - correct answer Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate what? - correct answer Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by what? - correct answer Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is what? - correct answer BP = CO x SVR What component of a PCWP indicates Mitral Insufficiency? - correct answer V wave An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology? - correct answer RV infarct If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment? - correct answer JVD (jugular vein distension) What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis? - correct answer Congenital The Blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan? - correct answer 30cm When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10cc of saline in the ______ and the temperature change is measured in the _____? - correct answer RA, PA