Monitoring, O2

Question 1

Correct placing of BP cuff is over the…

Answer 1

brachial artery

Question 2

Central venous pressure is equal to ________ pressure which is equal to ______

Answer 2

right atrial
preload

Question 3

Causes of increased CVP:

Answer 3

Fluid overload
R HF
Cardiac tamponade
Pleural effusion
Tension pneumothorax
Forced exhalation
Mechanical ventilation

Question 4

Normal CVP range:

Answer 4

2-6mmhg
4-12cm h2o

Question 5

Causes of decreased CVP:

Answer 5

Hypovolemia
Shock
Forced inhalation

Question 6

Oxygen therapy types:

Answer 6

Nasal prongs
Low flow O2 mask
Mechanical ventilation

Question 7

Positive pressure ventilation works how now?

Answer 7

Volume-cycled ventilation inflates the lungs to a predetermined volume - delivers a constant alveolar volume despite changes in mechanical properties of the lungs