PA Presence-Absence Test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CO= HR x SV What is stroke volume related to? preload Preload is most impacted by..... Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is.... BP = CO x SVR What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency V wave An elevated RVEDP is fou...

Clinical Simulations Exam 159 Questions with Verified Answers Visuals (things you will always choose...) - CORRECT ANSWER -general appearance -appearance of chest -respiratory pattern -sensorium -posture -patient color -pulse Infant normals - CORRECT ANSWER Pulse: 110 - 160 BP: 60/40 mm Hg RR: 30 to 60 Birth Wt: 3000g APGAR: 7 to 10 Hemodynamic Normals - CORRECT ANSWER BP: 120/80 (90/60 to 140/90) MAP: 93 to 94 CVP: 2 to 6 mm Hg (4 to 12 cmH2O) PAP: 25/8 (mean 13 to 14) PW...

1. A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single D. Transfer the pa- tient to the operat- ing room, while ini- bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. tiating fluid therapy However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tu...

After exposure to toxic fumes, a pt gradually develops cough and dyspnea, he most likely has: Acute Bronchiolitis Risk factors for development of bronchiolitis in the adult pt include: a. exposure to toxic fumes b. viral infection c. organ transplant d. systemic lupus erythematosus e. all of the above e. all of the above Connective tissue disease (SLE) Treatment for a pt with proliferative bronchiolitis includes________________ for ___-___ months, then tapered to 20-40 mg/d...

1. Which of the following is the recom- mended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them 3. The primary indication for transferrin...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

1 N4581 EXAM 2 BLUEPRINT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ANGINA 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and treatment of coronary atherosclerosis. Patho: Atherosclerosis is a type of blood vessel disorder resulting in the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumen. In coronary atherosclerosis, blockages and narrowing of the coronary vessels reduce blood flow to the m...

MPOETC Test 1 Latest Update 100% Pass listen actively applies to witnesses, victims, suspect statements. Listening to what they're saying, but also watching body language. participating when learning increases your listening attentiveness, instructors will get to know you, enhances social skills. 80% of what you learn is lost within 2 weeks critical thinking reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe and do critical thinker open-minded, well informed, evalu...

GENERAL CRITICAL CARE -ACCS EXAM, LATEST TEST 2023/2024 What is the thyromental distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measurement of the distance between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is completely extended. Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less than 6 cm Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 cm or greater What type of x-ray should you use to determine pr...

FPC / CFRN- Review Exam- Version A 132 Questions with Verified Answers Normal value for monitoring PA pressures are? A. 2-6/8 - 14 mmHg B. 15 - 25/8 - 15 mmHg C. 25 - 35/20 - 30 mmHg D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER 15 - 25 / 8 - 15 mmHg Pulmonary systolic pressure is 15-25 mmHg. Pulmonary diastolic pressure is 8-15 mmHg. Initial intervention for managing a patient presenting with Bariobariatrauma is? A. Administer high flow oxygen B. Decrease oxygen to 4 L/min by NC...