AHN 447 TEST #1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
How do you measure MAP? - ANSWER-Systolic BP + (2 x diastolic bp) / 3
Normal CVP range - ANSWER-1-8 mmHg
Normal SVR range - ANSWER-800-1200 dynes
Normal PAP range - ANSWER-15/5-26/15
Normal PCWP range - ANSWER-4-12 mmHg
Normal CO range - ANSWER-...
What can you infuse into an A line? - ANSWER✔✔-Nothing, except normal saline that is in the pressure
bag
What does an A line do? - ANSWER✔✔-Continuous BP monitoring and easy access for blood draws
When is an A line useful? - ANSWER✔✔-Patient in low flow state (shock) or hypotensive or for pt that is
severely hypertensive
What does the diacritic notch in A-line waveform represent? - ANSWER✔✔-Closure of semilunar valves
How often should you observe an A-line site? - ANSWER✔✔-Q1h
What are the 5 "p's" or neurovascular assessments? - ANSWER✔✔-Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
What does a pulmonary artery catheter do? - ANSWER✔✔-Central line that shows continuous CO to tell
us how heart is working. Also shows very accurate internal temp
Where is a pulmonary artery catheter placed? - ANSWER✔✔-Jugular, subclavian, femoral (rare)
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