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Hemodynamics NR341 – Questions With A+ SolutionsBlood pressure= ___________ X ____________ Right Ans - cardiac output x
peripheral resistance
Cardiac output= _____ x _____ Right Ans - heart rate x stroke volume
, Stroke volume Right Ans - The volume of blood pumped from a ventricle of
the heart in one beat
Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) Right Ans - The resistance that blood
must overcome to be able to move within the blood vessels. SVR is related to
the amount of dilation or constriction in the blood vessel.
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) Right Ans - Opposition encountered
by the right ventricle
Preload Right Ans - The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume
of blood builds up.
Afterload Right Ans - the pressure that the heart must work against to eject
blood during systole.
Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) Right Ans - Reflects left
ventricular end diastolic pressure. 8-12 mmHg
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) Right Ans - The pressure of blood in the
thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart; reflects the amount of
blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into
the arterial system.
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