Question 1

What is the normal range for CVP in a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  9-18 mm Hg 
B)  0-8 cm H20 
C)  0-8 mm Hg 
D)  9-18 cm H20 
A)  9-18 mm Hg 
B)  0-8 cm H20 
C)  0-8 mm Hg 
D)  9-18 cm H20

Question 2

Which hemodynamic parameter is a reflection of the contractility of the left ventricle?

Accepted Answer

A)  CI 
B)  stroke volume 
C)  LVSWI 
D)  cardiac output 
A)  CI 
B)  stroke volume 
C)  LVSWI 
D)  cardiac output

Question 3

What is the normal range for mean pulmonary artery pressure in a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  9-18 cm H2O 
B)  0-8 cm H2O 
C)  9-18 mm Hg 
D)  0-8 mm Hg 
A)  9-18 cm H2O 
B)  0-8 cm H2O 
C)  9-18 mm Hg 
D)  0-8 mm Hg

Question 4

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for cardiac index?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.9-6.4 mL/beat/m2 
B)  2.5-4.2 L/beat/m2 
C)  4.3 - 5.8 mL/beat/m2 
D)  0.5-2.4 mL/beat/m2 
A)  5.9-6.4 mL/beat/m2 
B)  2.5-4.2 L/beat/m2 
C)  4.3 - 5.8 mL/beat/m2 
D)  0.5-2.4 mL/beat/m2

Question 5

What effect would myocardial infarction and pulmonary emboli have on SVI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary emboli would decrease SVI and myocardial infarction would increase SVI 
B)  MI would decrease SVI and pulmonary emboli would have no effect on SVI 
C)  They would increase SVI 
D)  They would decrease SVI 
A)  Pulmonary emboli would decrease SVI and myocardial infarction would increase SVI 
B)  MI would decrease SVI and pulmonary emboli would have no effect on SVI 
C)  They would increase SVI 
D)  They would decrease SVI

Question 6

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for right ventricular stroke work index?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 - 15 g m/m2 
B)  16-18 g m/m2 
C)  0-7 g m/m2 
D)  7-12 g m/m2 
A)  13 - 15 g m/m2 
B)  16-18 g m/m2 
C)  0-7 g m/m2 
D)  7-12 g m/m2

Question 7

Which hemodynamic parameter would be most decreased when hypovolemia is present?

Accepted Answer

A)  CVP 
B)  SVR 
C)  CVP and PVR 
D)  PVR 
A)  CVP 
B)  SVR 
C)  CVP and PVR 
D)  PVR

Question 8

What is the normal range for right atrial pressure in a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-8 mm Hg 
B)  4-12 mm Hg 
C)  9-18 mm Hg 
D)  19-24 mm Hg 
A)  0-8 mm Hg 
B)  4-12 mm Hg 
C)  9-18 mm Hg 
D)  19-24 mm Hg

Question 9

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for stroke volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  40-60 mL 
B)  60-130 Ml 
C)  20-120 mL 
D)  30-65 mL 
A)  40-60 mL 
B)  60-130 Ml 
C)  20-120 mL 
D)  30-65 mL

Question 10

If a patient has a heart rate of 70 beats/min and a cardiac output of 4.9 L/min, what would the SV equal?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.7 L/beat 
B)  70 mL/beat 
C)  343 mL/beat 
D)  34.3 mL/beat 
A)  0.7 L/beat 
B)  70 mL/beat 
C)  343 mL/beat 
D)  34.3 mL/beat

Question 11

Which of the following are factors that increase PVR? 
I. Hyperinflation of lungs
II. Pharmacologic agents
III. Excessive exercise
IV. Chemical stimuli

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  II and IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV 
A)  I and II only 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  II and IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV

Question 12

Which hemodynamic value reflects the amount of work required by the right ventricle to pump blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAP 
B)  SVI 
C)  SV 
D)  RVSWI 
A)  RAP 
B)  SVI 
C)  SV 
D)  RVSWI

Question 13

Which hemodynamic value is derived by dividing cardiac output by BSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  SVI 
B)  HR 
C)  CI 
D)  SV 
A)  SVI 
B)  HR 
C)  CI 
D)  SV

Question 14

Which hemodynamic parameter is most significantly impacted by CHF?

Accepted Answer

A)  RVSWI 
B)  PCWP 
C)  CVP 
D)  SVR 
A)  RVSWI 
B)  PCWP 
C)  CVP 
D)  SVR

Question 15

Why is the pulmonary artery catheter used? to assess the effects of drugs
For diagnostic purposes
To monitor therapy
To collect data for assessments

Accepted Answer

A)  II and IV only 
B)  I, II, III, and IV 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  I and III only 
A)  II and IV only 
B)  I, II, III, and IV 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  I and III only

Question 16

What does cor pulmonale refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  left ventricle enlargement 
B)  right atrium enlargement 
C)  right ventricle enlargement 
D)  left atrium enlargement 
A)  left ventricle enlargement 
B)  right atrium enlargement 
C)  right ventricle enlargement 
D)  left atrium enlargement

Question 17

What effect would early septic shock and hyperthermia have on stroke volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  both would decrease the stroke volume 
B)  early septic shock would increase the SV but hyperthermia would lower it 
C)  hyperthermia would increase the stroke volume but early septic shock would lower it 
D)  both would increase the stroke volume 
A)  both would decrease the stroke volume 
B)  early septic shock would increase the SV but hyperthermia would lower it 
C)  hyperthermia would increase the stroke volume but early septic shock would lower it 
D)  both would increase the stroke volume

Question 18

What is the correct catheter placement to obtain the PCWP?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary veins 
B)  pulmonary capillaries 
C)  pulmonary artery 
D)  right ventricle 
A)  pulmonary veins 
B)  pulmonary capillaries 
C)  pulmonary artery 
D)  right ventricle

Question 19

What effect does late stage septic shock and decreased PCO2 have on SVR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both would decrease SVR 
B)  Both would increase SVR 
C)  Late stage septic shock would increase SVR and decreased PCO2 would not affect SVR 
D)  Decreased PCO2 would decrease SVR while late stage septic shock would increase SVR 
A)  Both would decrease SVR 
B)  Both would increase SVR 
C)  Late stage septic shock would increase SVR and decreased PCO2 would not affect SVR 
D)  Decreased PCO2 would decrease SVR while late stage septic shock would increase SVR

Question 20

In COPD, which hemodynamic parameter is most increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  SVR 
B)  PCWP 
C)  mean pulmonary artery pressure 
D)  cardiac output 
A)  SVR 
B)  PCWP 
C)  mean pulmonary artery pressure 
D)  cardiac output

What is the normal range for CVP in a healthy adult?

Which hemodynamic parameter is a reflection of the contractility of the left ventricle?

What is the normal range for mean pulmonary artery pressure in a healthy adult?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for cardiac index?

What effect would myocardial infarction and pulmonary emboli have on SVI?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for right ventricular stroke work index?

Which hemodynamic parameter would be most decreased when hypovolemia is present?

What is the normal range for right atrial pressure in a healthy adult?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for stroke volume?

If a patient has a heart rate of 70 beats/min and a cardiac output of 4.9 L/min, what would the SV equal?

Which of the following are factors that increase PVR? I. Hyperinflation of lungs II. Pharmacologic agents III. Excessive exercise IV. Chemical stimuli

Which hemodynamic value reflects the amount of work required by the right ventricle to pump blood?

Which hemodynamic value is derived by dividing cardiac output by BSA?

Which hemodynamic parameter is most significantly impacted by CHF?

Why is the pulmonary artery catheter used? to assess the effects of drugs For diagnostic purposes To monitor therapy To collect data for assessments

What does cor pulmonale refer to?

What effect would early septic shock and hyperthermia have on stroke volume?

What is the correct catheter placement to obtain the PCWP?

What effect does late stage septic shock and decreased PCO₂ have on SVR?

In COPD, which hemodynamic parameter is most increased?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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Exam 15: Hemodynamic Measurements

What is the normal range for CVP in a healthy adult?

Which hemodynamic parameter is a reflection of the contractility of the left ventricle?

What is the normal range for mean pulmonary artery pressure in a healthy adult?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for cardiac index?

What effect would myocardial infarction and pulmonary emboli have on SVI?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for right ventricular stroke work index?

Which hemodynamic parameter would be most decreased when hypovolemia is present?

What is the normal range for right atrial pressure in a healthy adult?

In a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal range for stroke volume?

If a patient has a heart rate of 70 beats/min and a cardiac output of 4.9 L/min, what would the SV equal?

Which of the following are factors that increase PVR? I. Hyperinflation of lungs II. Pharmacologic agents III. Excessive exercise IV. Chemical stimuli

Which hemodynamic value reflects the amount of work required by the right ventricle to pump blood?

Which hemodynamic value is derived by dividing cardiac output by BSA?

Which hemodynamic parameter is most significantly impacted by CHF?

Why is the pulmonary artery catheter used? to assess the effects of drugs For diagnostic purposes To monitor therapy To collect data for assessments

What does cor pulmonale refer to?

What effect would early septic shock and hyperthermia have on stroke volume?

What is the correct catheter placement to obtain the PCWP?

What effect does late stage septic shock and decreased PCO2 have on SVR?

In COPD, which hemodynamic parameter is most increased?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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What effect does late stage septic shock and decreased PCO₂ have on SVR?